34 Best Anesthesia Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the maximum FiO2 that can be delivered by a nasal cannula?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024

0.45-the fio2 delivered to patients from low-flow systems (e.g., nasal cannula) is determined by the size of the o2 reservoir, the o2 flow, and the patients breathing pattern. As a rule of thumb,...Read More

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How many sprockets are on an oxygen flowmeter?

M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Aug 29, 2018

There are 23 sprockets on an oxygen flowmeter. From its name, you can already guess what an oxygen flowmeter is used for. It can flow the amount of oxygen that people get. This flowmeter will...Read More

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What process through nerve impulses travel in myelinated nerves?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Oct 11, 2018

In a nerve impulse, there are certain things that happen. The myelin serves as a protector of the axons. The axons move the nerve impulse along to the end where the dendrites are located. When...Read More

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Can someone die from general anesthesia?

Anika Nicole, Wordsmith
Answered: Mar 12, 2019

No, you can’t die from general anesthesia 🧐. Modern-day anesthesia is very safe. Although, it can cause serious injuries in rare and extreme cases where its administration goes wrong. It...Read More

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What is Monday morning phenomena?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024

When CO2 absorbers have been exhausted over the weekend from lack of use and are no longer effective

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What is one important way that local anesthetic drugs differ from all other drugs used in dentistry?

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: Aug 07, 2018

Local anesthetics cease to have any effect when they enter the bloodstream. From there, they are as harmless as a piece of fruit in the bloodstream. Most drugs need to enter the bloodstream to be...Read More

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What is the difference between Anesthesia and Analgesia?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: Aug 28, 2019

Anesthesia can be defined as a state whereby someone lost his or her sensation or awareness temporarily, which is brought about for medical purposes. This may include paralysis (relaxation of...Read More

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Why do we implement "ideal patient positioning"?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024

To reduce the risk of syncope
98% of office emergencies are related to the administration of anesthesia. 50% of those are syncope from patients passing out due to nervousness, etc.

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What are the roles of anesthesiologists?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Apr 18, 2019

The role of an anesthesiologist is to apply general and regional anesthesia. In the case of general anesthesia, the anesthesiologist will administer a mixture of intravenous drugs and inhaled...Read More

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What is meant by anesthesiologist?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Apr 18, 2019

Anesthesiologists are doctors or physicians who are trained to administer anesthesia. After medical school, they are required to have a 1-year internship and a three-year residency in Anesthesia....Read More

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Which of the following explains the monitor reading seen here?

Downstateanesthesia
Answered: Apr 25, 2024

More than one of the above

The capnograph portion of the monitor shows that this patients CO2 is above 0 mmHg even after expiration. The easiest way this can happen is when the CO2...Read More

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Do you literally stop breathing under anesthesia?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Apr 18, 2019

Under general anesthesia, the muscles supporting your airways will relax and a breathing tube will sometimes be put down your throat to ensure that you get enough oxygen. The relaxing of the...Read More

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Which people should not get anesthesia?

W. Pratt, Marketing Analyst
Answered: May 30, 2019

Certain people should not get anesthesia. These people would include those who have had plastic surgery and their eyes do not close completely, which puts them at risk for damage to the eyes....Read More

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What are the risks of anesthesia?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Apr 18, 2019

Anesthesia, in general, has become very safe because of advancements in treatment and the expert training of Anesthesiologists. Nonetheless, there are some possible side effects. Side effects...Read More

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Can you feel anything under anesthesia?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Apr 18, 2019

The point of anesthesia is to not feel anything during an operation, so if an anesthetic is working successful, you will not feel anything. Some forms of anesthesia however will leave the patient...Read More

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