A cardiovascular parameter helpful in diagnosis of anaphylaxis during anaesthesia:
ABradycardia
BDysrhythmia
CIncreased peripheral vascular resistance
DHypotension
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding rapid induction of anesthesia?
ASuxamethonium is often used.
BMechanical ventilation is typically avoided before intubation.
CPre-oxygenation is mandatory
DSellick's maneuver is always required.
A comatose 28-year-old woman sustained a depressed skull fracture in an automobile collision. She has been unconscious for 6 weeks. Her vital signs are stable and she breathes room air. Following her initial decompressive craniotomy, she has returned to the operating room twice due to intracranial bleeding. Select the best method of physiologic monitoring necessary for the patient.
ACentral venous catheterization
BPulmonary artery catheterization
CIntracranial pressure monitoring
DBlood-gas monitoring
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