A. The minimum alveolar concentration at 1 atmosphere that produces immobility in 50% of patients or animals exposed to a noxious stimulus. B. A measure of anesthetic potency. … Continue reading Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC)
Month: November 2021
CRICOID PRESSURE DURING RSII
Although controversial, we routinely apply cricoid pressure (also known as Sellick’s maneuver) prior to and during RSII until confirmation of correct endotracheal tube placement. Despite conflicting evidence regarding the effectiveness … Continue reading CRICOID PRESSURE DURING RSII
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TURP AND ICD –ANAESTHETIC MANAGEMENT
Case Scenario: A 70 year old gentleman with benign prostatic hyperplasia is scheduled for transurethral resection of prostate. He had myocardial infarction 1 year back for which PTCA was done( … Continue reading TURP AND ICD –ANAESTHETIC MANAGEMENT
ACUTE ABDOMEN –Anaesthetic Management
Case scenario: A 65 yr old male came with acute abdomen for exploratory laparotomy. Patient had abdomen pain with bilious vomiting for 1 day. He is a k/c/o Type 2 … Continue reading ACUTE ABDOMEN –Anaesthetic Management
Obstetric Haemorrhage – Anaesthetic Management
CASE SCENARIO A 35 year old woman gravida 4 para 3 with 38 weeks of gestation with painless vaginal bleeding came to casualty. Patient is drowsy, pale, cold clamy skin … Continue reading Obstetric Haemorrhage – Anaesthetic Management