Transcription of Pocket Anesthesia
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High Spinal & Total SpinalSigns Numbness, paresthesia, or weakness of UE s Rapid unexpected rise of sensory block SOB, apnea, bradycardia, hypotension, or nausea/vomiting Loss of consciousness (LOC = total spinal), Cardiac arrestTx Call for help & code cart, inform team If cardiac arrest: start CPR, refer to ACLS protocol Support ventilation. Intubate if necessary If significant brady or hypotension: 10mcg boluses epi, prn, consider ACLS/pacing pads If mild brady can try atropine, low threshold for epi Give IV fluid bolus IF PARTURIENT: LUD, alert OB, prepare for possible C/S, monitor fetal HR.
Pocket Anesthesia Reference Card Card design by providers from many institutions including: Disclaimer: This card is intended to be educational in nature and is not a substitute for clinical decision making based on the medical condition presented. It is intended to serve as an introduction to terminology.
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