Question

CASE STUDY 2 nal aortic aneurysm with Tony, an 86-year-old man weighing 140 lb. is scheduled for a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm general anesthesia. His mother died of an elevated temperature above 106 F during a routine hysterer when he was 6 years old. He had fluids for lunch less than four hours ago. The surgeon orders Cefotan TV 30 minutes prior to the incision 1. What position(s) will be necessary for Tony's surgery? After anesthesia is administered, will it be necessary for the circulator to position the patient? 2. A gas inhalation drug may be used to maintain anesthesia. The anesthesiologist usually uses Forane, but not today. Why? 3. During intubation, the circulator is asked to provide pressure on the cricoid ring. What is this called, and why is it done?

#2 & #3

Answer 1

Hi, Please find answer for the question 2.

The surgeon suspected possibilities of Malignant Hyperthermia considering familial history of the patient (Malignant Hyperthermia “mother died of an elevated temperature during surgery”).

General anesthesia causes sudden increase in body temperature and severe muscle contraction to the patients with malignant hyperthermia.

The above mentioned is the key reason for avoiding Forane (isofurane).

Question 3 will be answered in next slot.

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