Less lean body mass (muscle) and more adipose tissue results in a decrease in total body water. Watch for hypotension in this population, especially with induction meds and position changes.
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MAC decreases by 6% each decade after 40. 24% decrease in MAC = MAC 1.5 in an 80 year old.
More likely to bleed due to coagulation dysfunction.
Typically presents 72 hours after a long bone or pelvic fracture. I guess D could be correct!
increased IOP in steep Trendelenburg increases the incidence of blindness excess fluids can cause HYPOthermia and increase bleeding risk
The patient is placed in the left lateral decubitus in Trendelenburg to trap the air embolus and prevent its migration into the PA.
Thermoregulation is controlled in the HYPOTHALAMUS.
Metabolic syndrome = large waist circumference (apple-shaped or male-central obesity), high triglycerides, low HDL (high-density lipoproteins), glucose intolerance, and hypertension. There is a higher risk of acquiring type II DM with metabolic syndrome/syndrome X.
Male, middle-aged, obese (BMI>30), neck girth of >17in for men and >16in for women, evening alcohol consumption/sleeping aids