Laryngospasm - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

cholinomimetrics Drugs that cause effects similar to those of parasympathetic activation Muscarinic blockers inhibit cholinergic transmission at postganglionic parasympathetic receptor sites (eg on smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, glands: M (muscarinic receptors) Neuromuscular blockers Skeletal muscle relaxants used to produce muscle relaxation during anesthesia; reduce the use and side effects of general anesthetics; used to ease endotracheal intubation and prevent laryngospasm S...

when does the process of drowning begin Correct Answer-when water enters the victim's airway. can cause involutnary breath holding and then laryngospasm effective surveillance has several elements that include: Correct Answer-recognition of dangerous behaviors victim recognition effective recognition zone of surveillance and responsibility lifeguard stations examples of dangerous behaviors of a weak swimmer Correct Answer-bobbing in or near water over head crawling hand over hand a...

Airway assessment (name at least 2 from each of the 3 sections) correct answer-Inspect: - Observe overall appearance alert orientated, drowsy, irritable. - Colour centrally and peripherally, pink, flushed, cyanosed. - Respiratory rate watch rise and fall of chest, what is the rhythm and depth. - Respiratory effort work of breathing, use of accessory muscles. - Symmetry and shape of chest - Tracheal positioning - Oxygen saturation Auscultate: - Listen for absence/equality of breath sou...

which instrument is used to extract disc fragments from herniated intervertebral disc? - correct answer pituitary rongeur where is the appendix located? - correct answer RLQ the surgical technologist is scrubbing in on an emergent craniotomy to relieve the patient's increased intracranial pressure. what is most likely the cause of the increased pressure? - correct answer hemorrhage a(n) _______ is performed to determine the cause of death. - correct answer autopsy immediately follow...

Hypoxia - correct answers--Deficiency of oxygen in body tissue Give oxygen prior to anesthesia Laryngospasm - correct answers--Reflex of vocal cords to prevent passage of foreign material (blood/saliva). Treatment of laryngospasm - correct answers--1. 100% O2 2. Suction 3. Administer succinylcholine (10-20mg) IV (may precipitate Malignant Hyperthermia) * In children, succinylcholine should be given with atropine * Deepen anesthesia (case by case scenario) Treatment of bronchospa...

This symptom includes acute muscular rigidity and cramping, a stiff or thick tongue with difficultly swallowing and in severe cases, laryngospasm and respiratory difficulties; occurs most likely in the first week of treatment, those that are younger than 40, male, and those receiving first generation antipsychotics such as thiothixene (Narvane0 or haloperidol (Haldol). - acute dystonia 7. This symptom is a "drug-induced" parkinsonism; is often referred to by the generic label of ...

Signs of malignant hyperthermia - correct answers--Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia Tx for malignant hyperthermia - correct answers--EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital - correct answers--Barbiturate Side effects of brevital - correct answers--Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchospasm What type ...

Nursing 172 Quiz 1 Latest 2024 Graded A+ Calcium Normal range is 8-10 mEq/L -99% of calcium is found in the bones and teeth and 1% is bound to proteins in the bloodstream. - regulated by the PTH - acquired via dietary intake -calcium has a reciprocal relationship with phosphate Hypercalcemia High calcium in the blood. Can be caused by malignancy (bone cancer), hyperparathyroidism, and excess calcium intake. Signs and symptoms include: -muscle weakness -incoordination -letha...

FCCS Quizlet questions and answers 2023 verified passed.What labs should you order immediately when assessing the acutely ill or injured pt? (2) ABG, BG What is the single most important indicator of critical illness? (hint: it's a vital sign) Tachypnea Increase in depth of breathing Kussmaul/hyperpnea Increase in depth of breathing, also called Kussmaul or hyperpnea, may indicate what severe acid/base abnormality? severe metabolic acidosis Periodic breathing wit...

The anesthesia care provider (ACP) is performing an induction on a known asthmatic patient. The patient experiences a laryngospasm during intubation. The patient's oxygen saturation is 65%. The scrubbed surgical technologist should: - correct answer prepare for a tracheostomy. Which of the following is the minimum number of counts for a Cesarean section case? - correct answer 4 During surgery, the surgical technologist reaches for a supply item being handed by the circulator. The surgical...