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DAANCE Module V OfficeAnesthesia Emergencies
Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Hypoxia - lack of oxygen in tissues
Airway obstruction - occurs when food or a foreign object blocks the airway and prevents air from
entering or leaving the lungs
Treatment of Airway Obstruction - Early Treatment: 100% O2 via nasal mask, trendelenburg position
(pack of surgical site), digital traction of tongue (with gauze, tongue forceps, hemostat, or sutures),
suctioning of the oropharynx.
Advanced Treatment: Nasopharnygeal airway, LMA, endotrachial intubation
Cricothyrotomy - emergency airway procedure through an incision in the neck
laryngospasm - the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
Symptoms of laryngospasm - paradoxical rocking movement of chest,
Agitation,
decreased saturation,
absent breath sounds
Treatment of laryngospasm - 100% O2 via nasal hood, maintain/establish airway, pack off surgical site,
suction of oral cavity and oropharynx, positive pressure, 100% oxygen via bag/mask system,
succinylcholine (paralyzing agent for muscles)
(Deepening the level of anesthesia may also help)
bronchospasm - spasmodic contraction of the bronchi
symptoms of bronchospasm - wheezing/dyspnea, fatigue, cough, cyanosis of lips, chest tightness,
diziness
treatment of bronchospasm - 100% Oxygen via bag/mask, albuterol, atrovent, epinephrine injection,
intubation/ventilation, steroid injection, diphenhydramine, aminophylline. (Activate EMS after steroid
injection if it has not been resolved)
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