The most common adverse effects of epidural opioids are: Nausea / Vomiting Respiratory depression Pruritus (only side effect that is more commonly seen with spinal/epidural administration compared to
Mnemonic for contraindications for use of lignocaine with adrenaline is : Digital PEN Digital PEN stands for: D – Digits (Fingers and toes) P – Penis E – Ear
Mnemonic for Components of optimal preparation for securing the airway in anesthesia is : SOAP SOAP stands for: S – Suction O – Oxygen A – Airway P – Pharmacology
Mnemonic for individuals at high risk for respiratory complications of anesthesia is : COUPLES COUPLES stands for: C – COPD O – Obese U – Upper abdominal surgery P
Mnemonic for characteristic features of halothane is : HALOTHANE H- malignant Hyperthermia A- Anaesthesia without analgesia L- decomposed by Light O- vasOdilatOr, brOnchOdilatOr, uterine relaxtant TH- Thymol as
BURP stands for: Backwards, Upwards, Rightward Pressure If during intubation, the glottis is not visible readily, the assistant can catch hold of the thyroid cartilage and push it
Ketamine causes stimulation of the cardiovascular system It increases myocardial oxygen demand The hemodynamic changes include increase in Heart rate Cardiac Index Systemic Vascular Resistance Systemic and pulmonary
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