Notes in 39 Anesthesia for Trauma & Emergency Surgery

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Published	12/13/2023	All trauma patients should be presumed to have a {{c1::full stomach}} and thus an increased risk of {{c2::pulmonary aspiration}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Multiparous}} women comprise the highest risk donor group for TRALI.
Published	12/13/2023	Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is defined by the equation: CPP = {{c1::MAP}} - {{c1::ICP}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Increased}} PaCO2 → cerebral vaso{{c2::dilation}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Barbiturates}} are used to induce comas to reduce cerebral metabolic rate, CBF, and cerebral O2 demand until cerebral perfusion improves.
Published	12/13/2023	High spinal injuries are often accompanied by {{c1::neurogenic shock}} due to loss of sympathetic tone
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Steroids (e.g. methylprednisolone)}} are given for {{c2::spinal cord}} injuries/ischemia in order to reduce spinal cord edema
Published	12/13/2023	Superficial burns are {{c1::1st}} degree burns
Published	12/13/2023	Partial thickness burns are {{c1::2nd}} degree burns
Published	12/13/2023	Full thickness burns are {{c1::3rd}} degree burns
Published	12/13/2023	The Parkland formula is an estimate of the total fluid requirement in the first 24 hours for burn victims and is calcula…
Published	12/13/2023	The modified Brooke protocol for burn fluid resuscitation recommends {{c1::2}} mL/kg/% TBSA burned during the first 24 hours.
Published	12/13/2023	Both the adult Parkland and modified Brooke protocols for burn fluid resuscitation target a urine output of {{c1::0.5}} to {{c1::1.0}} mL/kg/h
Published	12/13/2023	For pediatric burn patients, the Parkland and modified Brooke fluid resusctiation protocols {{c1::under}}estimate fluid requirements.
Published	12/13/2023	Patients with circumferential abdominal burns and overaggressive fluid resuscitation may develop {{c1::abdominal compartment syndrome::complicati…
Published	12/13/2023	Abdominal compartment syndrome may require decompression via {{c2::laparotomy}}, which can increase the risk of intra-abdominal {{c1::Pseudomonas::org…
Published	12/13/2023	In patients >24-48 hours after significant burn injuries (>{{c1::20}}% TBSA), {{c2::succinylcholine}} can cause lethal {{c1::hyperkalemia}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The risk of succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia can persist for how long following a burn injury?{{c1::2 years}}
Published	12/13/2023	Patients with a history of {{c1::blood transfusions}} and {{c2::organ transplants}} are considered high-risk donor groups for TRALI.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Decreased}} PaCO2 → cerebral vaso{{c2::constriction}}
Published	12/13/2023	During fluid resuscitation of a burn patient, {{c1::half}} the fluid is given in the first {{c1::8}} hours, and {{c2::half}} is given over the next {{…
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