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Duke University Medical Center
Box 3094
Durham, NC 27710

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Duke University Medical Center
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Durham, NC 27710

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Suggested Topics for MS 2 Discussion in the Operating Room

 

Outpatient Versus Impatient Management
Pre-op preparation
Intra-op management
Post-op

Mask Airway Techniques
Common Problems
Position
Obstruction
Vomiting - gastric insufflation/cricoid pressure
Nasal Airways
Oral Airways
Instrumentation of Airway
Airway Assessment
Advantages of endotracheal intubation-protection, etc.
Disadvantages of endotracheal intubation-irritation, etc.
The Difficult Airway - Emergency Techniques
Laryngeal Mask etc.
Cricothyroidotomy
Monitors - What are They? Why are they alarming and why aren't they working properly?
EKG
BP
Oxygen Saturation
Capnography
Temperature: Hhypo and Hyper Thermia
Oxygen Sensor
Stethescope
Fluid and Blood Therapy - Why give it and why so much?
LR, NS
Dextrose Containing Solutions
PRBS, Components
Hetastarch, Plasmanate, Albumin
General Versus Regional Versus MAC
Consideration
Surgical
History and Physical
Patient Preference
Discharge Criteria
Oriented
VSS
Respiration and ventilation
Pain
Antinausea Regiment
Self Management

 

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