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- Robinson & Hall’s How to Survive in Anaesthesia
- Robinson & Hall’s How to Survive in Anaesthesia
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Boxes
- Foreword
- Preface to the Sixth Edition
- Preface to the Fifth Edition
- Preface to the Fourth Edition
- Preface to the Third Edition
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Abbreviations
- Let’s Start at the Very Beginning …
- Section 1 Nuts and Bolts
- Section 2 Crises and Complications
- Chapter 12 Cardiac Arrest
- Chapter 13 Haemorrhage and Blood Transfusion
- Chapter 14 Anaphylactic Reactions
- Chapter 15 Malignant Hyperthermia
- Chapter 16 Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity
- Chapter 17 Stridor: Upper Airway Obstruction
- Chapter 18 Pneumothorax
- Chapter 19 Common Intraoperative Problems
- Chapter 20 Postoperative Problems
- Chapter 21 Anaesthetic Mishaps
- Section 3 Passing the Gas
- Section 4 Walking the Walk (and Talking the Talk)
- Section 5 And Finally …
- Index
Chapter 19 - Common Intraoperative Problems
from Section 2 - Crises and Complications
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 June 2025
Book contents
- Robinson & Hall’s How to Survive in Anaesthesia
- Robinson & Hall’s How to Survive in Anaesthesia
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Boxes
- Foreword
- Preface to the Sixth Edition
- Preface to the Fifth Edition
- Preface to the Fourth Edition
- Preface to the Third Edition
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Abbreviations
- Let’s Start at the Very Beginning …
- Section 1 Nuts and Bolts
- Section 2 Crises and Complications
- Chapter 12 Cardiac Arrest
- Chapter 13 Haemorrhage and Blood Transfusion
- Chapter 14 Anaphylactic Reactions
- Chapter 15 Malignant Hyperthermia
- Chapter 16 Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity
- Chapter 17 Stridor: Upper Airway Obstruction
- Chapter 18 Pneumothorax
- Chapter 19 Common Intraoperative Problems
- Chapter 20 Postoperative Problems
- Chapter 21 Anaesthetic Mishaps
- Section 3 Passing the Gas
- Section 4 Walking the Walk (and Talking the Talk)
- Section 5 And Finally …
- Index
Summary
Intraoperative problems may arise from a number of anaesthetic, surgical or medical issues.
These include respiratory problems such as airway and breathing problems (airway obstruction, laryngospasm, wheeze, aspiration of gastric contents) and cardiovascular problems such as cardiac arrythmias, hypotension and hypertension. In particular the avoidance of hypoxia and hypercarbia is crucial as well as reliable venous access, ensuring adequate delivery of anaesthesia, analgesia and ensuring the correct monitoring is attached. It is important to exclude drug interactions/reactions and ensure the correct dose has been administered.
Surgical problems can occur secondary to stimulation, revealed and occult haemorrhage and problems arising causing interference with venous return or lung expansion.
Preexisting or new medical problems (e.g. myocardial infarction) should also be considered alongside the above.
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- Robinson and Hall's How to Survive in Anaesthesia , pp. 112 - 117Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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