Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy
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…
ANESTHESIA
Blood replacement
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…
Anesthesia for nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy
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…
Lower extremity anesthesia
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…
Labor and delivery
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…
Brachial plexus anesthesia
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…
Preeclampsia
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….
Total hip replacement
Questions 1. What are the preoperative anesthetic considerations for a patient with coronary artery drug-eluting stents currently taking antiplatelet medications? 2. Is there evidence for bridging therapy to decrease the…
Sickle cell disease
Questions 1. Which patient populations are at risk for sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease? 2. What is the underlying genetic abnormality responsible for sickle cell disease, and how…
The jehovah’s witness patient
Questions 1. What is scoliosis? 2. How is scoliosis classified? 3. How is the curvature assessed in patients with scoliosis? 4. What will a Jehovah’s Witness refuse and accept in…
