Notes in 54 Anesthetic Complications

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Published	12/13/2023	Malpractice occurs when four requirements are met:(1) {{c1::Duty}}(2) {{c2::Breach of duty}}(3) {{c3::Causation}}(4) {{c4::Damage}}
Published	12/13/2023	According to the Closed Claims Analysis, the most common claim associated with obstetrical anesthesia was related to {{c1::nerve injury}} following re…
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::brachial}} plexus is the most common location for nerve injury.
Published	12/13/2023	The most commonly injured peripheral nerve is the {{c1::ulnar}} nerve.
Published	12/13/2023	To avoid injurying the ulnar nerve, the patient's forearm should be {{c1::supinated}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The most common eye injury to occur during an anesthetic case is {{c1::corneal abrasion}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The most common cause of postoperative vision loss is {{c1::ischemic optic neuropathy (ION)}} due to intraoperative {{c2::hypotension}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c2::Anaphylactoid}} reactions present similarly to anaphylactic reactions, but they are not the result of an interaction with {{c1::IgE}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Type {{c1::1}} hypersensitivity reactions involve antigens that cross-link {{c2::IgE}} antibodies, triggering the release of inflammatory mediators fr…
Published	12/13/2023	In type {{c2::2}} hypersensitivity reactions, {{c3::IgG and IgM antibodies}} bind to antigens on cell surfaces, activating the {{c1::classic complemen…
Published	12/13/2023	Type {{c1::4}} hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by {{c2::CD4+ T}} lymphocytes that have been sensitized to a specific antigen by {{c3::prior ex…
Published	12/13/2023	An elevated {{c1::tryptase}} level is the best lab test for {{c2::anaphylactic reactions}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Angioedema}} presents as deep, nonpitting cutaneous edema from marked vasodilation and increased permeability of subcutaneous blood vessels.
Published	12/13/2023	Angioedema is secondary to increased capillary permeability secondary either to activation of {{c2::mast}} cells or through {{c1::kinin}} mediation.
Published	12/13/2023	Patients taking {{c1::angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI)::type of drug}} may experience kinin-mediated {{c2::angioedema}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Hereditary angioedema can occur in patients with ineffective amounts of {{c1::complement inhibitor (C1-INH)}}.
Published	12/13/2023	First step in treatment for angioedema focuses on {{c1::airway management}} as needed.
Published	12/13/2023	The most common agents that cause anaphylactic reactions during anesthesia are {{c1::neuromuscular blockers}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::H1::histamine}}-receptor activation leads to bronchial smooth muscle {{c2::contraction}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::H2::histamine}}-receptor activation causes {{c2::vasodilation::SVR}}, secretion of {{c3::mucus}}, tachycardia, and increased {{c2::myocardial co…
Published	12/13/2023	The cardiovascular manifestations of anaphylaxis reactions include {{c1::hypo}}tension and {{c1::tachy}}cardia.
Published	12/13/2023	Risk factors associated with hypersensitivity to anesthetics include {{c1::female}} gender, {{c3::atopic}} history, preexisting allergies, and previou…
Published	12/13/2023	The severity of allergic reactions to latex-containing products ranges from mild {{c1::contact dermatitis}} to life threatening anaphylaxis.
Published	12/13/2023	Patients with {{c1::spina bifida}}, {{c2::spinal cord}} injury, and congenital abnormalities of the {{c4::genitourinary tract}} have a markedly increa…
Published	12/13/2023	Foods that cross-react with {{c1::latex}} include mango, kiwi, chestnut, avocado, passion fruit and banana.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Vancomycin}} is associated with {{c2::"red man"}} syndrome due to {{c3::non-immunologic histamine release}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The maximum acceptable trace concentration of nitrous oxide is {{c1::25}} ppm.
Published	12/13/2023	The three most important methods of minimizing radiation doses are 1. limiting {{c2::total exposure time}} during procedures2. using proper {{c1::barr…
Published	12/13/2023	The maximum acceptable trace concentration of halogenated agents alone is {{c1::2}} ppm.
Published	12/13/2023	The maximum acceptable trace concentration of halogenated agents with nitrous oxide is {{c1::0.5}} ppm.
Published	12/13/2023	Type {{c2::3}} hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by {{c3::immune complexes}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Type {{c1::4}} hypersensitivity reactions are delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions.
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