Outcomes and Benefits of ERAS — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: **Venturi masks** (and anesthesia breathing circuits) are _____ flow fixed performance systems

Answer: high

Flashcard 2: _____ is an IV anesthetic that can be used to reduce postoperative pain

Answer: Ketamine

Flashcard 3: What is the most important treatment step of opioid intoxication?_____

Answer: Airway protection and ventilatory maintenance

Flashcard 4: A patient with implanted pacemaker and moderate reduction of EF would be classified under ASA _____

Answer: III

Flashcard 5: _____ lowers IOP to levels lower than those achieved with other agents.

Answer: Sevoflurane (general anesthetic)

Flashcard 6: A patient with **severe systemic disease** that is a **constant threat to life** would be classified as **ASA ____**

Answer: IV

Extra: ASA IV: A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life. Examples include: - Recent (< 3 months) MI, CVA, TIA, or CAD/stents - Ongoing cardiac ischemia or severe valve dysfunction - Severe reduction of ejection fraction - Sepsis, DIC, ARDS, or ESRD not undergoing regular dialysis

Flashcard 7: Recommended preoperative fasting periods for all above 1 year of age are _____ hours for clear fluids, _____ hours for a light meal, and _____ hours for fried, fatty food.

Answer: 2; 6; 8

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

Answer: III