Questions 1. Describe the embryology and pathophysiology of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. 2. What are the clinical features of congenital diaphragmatic hernia? 3. How is congenital diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed? 4. What…
Questions 1. What are the differences between gastroschisis and omphalocele? 2. What are the preoperative concerns for these two defects? 3. How would you manage this neonate intraoperatively? 4. What…
Questions 1. What are the major causes of third-trimester bleeding? 2. What is abruptio placentae, and what are the risk factors for this condition? 3. What are the manifesting signs…
Questions 1. What is the concern when placing an epidural catheter if the platelet count is low? 2. Who is at risk for developing an epidural hematoma? 3. What is…
Questions 1. How is oxygen transported? 2. Describe the compensatory mechanisms for blood loss. 3. What is the minimum acceptable hemoglobin concentration (transfusion trigger)? 4. List potential sources of autologous…
Questions 1. What is the incidence of nonobstetric surgery in pregnant patients? 2. What are the anesthetic concerns in a pregnant patient? 3. Describe the physiologic changes during pregnancy and…
Questions 1. Describe the sensory innervation of the lower extremity. 2. Which nerves are affected during anterior cruciate ligament surgery? 3. What are the anesthetic options for anterior cruciate ligament…
Questions 1. What options are available to the mother for labor analgesia? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of various neuraxial anesthetic techniques for labor and delivery? 3. What…
Questions 1. Describe the anatomic structure of the brachial plexus. 2. What are the terminal branches of the brachial plexus, and what do they innervate? 3. How does surgical site…
Questions 1. Classify the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. 2. What are the incidence and risk factors of preeclampsia? 3. Explain the etiology of preeclampsia. 4. Describe the pathophysiology of preeclampsia….
