Carbohydrate Loading — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: During hysteroscopy or similar endoscopic procedures using electrolyte-containing irrigation media, what is the fluid deficit threshold for terminating the procedure in young, healthy patients?

Answer: 2500 mL

Extra: For procedures like hysteroscopy using isotonic (electrolyte-containing) media such as normal saline: - Healthy/young patients: 2500 mL deficit limit. - Patients with comorbidities (cardiovascular, renal): 1500 mL deficit limit. For non-electrolyte media (e.g., glycine, sorbitol, mannitol), the limit is lower (1000 mL) due to the risk of hyponatremia and TURP-like syndrome.

Flashcard 2: _____ is a safety measure on the anesthesia machine to prevent incorrect cylinder attachment

Answer: PIN index system (PISS)

Flashcard 3: TENS is contraindicated in patients with _____

Answer: pacemakers

Flashcard 4: _____ lowers IOP to levels lower than those achieved with other agents.

Answer: Sevoflurane (general anesthetic)

Flashcard 5: A patient with obesity (BMI 30–39.9 kg/m²) is classified as ASA _____

Answer: II

Flashcard 6: Minimal post operative nausea and vomitting is _____ a criteria for consideration for day care surgery.

Answer: not

Flashcard 7: _____ delivers oxygen at 40-60 L/min and increases PEEP

Answer: High-flow nasal cannula

Flashcard 8: A patient with obesity (BMI: >40) would be classified under ASA _____

Answer: III