SOUTH UNIVERSITY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE II: ANESTHESIA FOR ENT SURGERY EXAM 2024

SOUTH UNIVERSITY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE II: ANESTHESIA FOR ENT SURGERY EXAM 2024 Why should the use of N2O be avoided in ear cases such as tympanoplasties? - correct answer Use of N2O is best avoided in these cases in order to prevent expansion and dislocation of the surgical graft Also to prevent the instance of PONV that can be attenuated in ear surgeries with the use of nitrous Describe the anesthetic management for a patient undergoing BMT - correct answer These procedures are typically short in length so induction of anesthesia and maintenance are both usually performed using sevoflurane How is postoperative pain managed in BMT surgery? - correct answer Acetaminophen 40 mg/kg Use of intranasal fentanyl at a dose of 2 mcg/kg has also been used What is stapedectomy? - correct answer Stapedectomy is the removal or freeing of the stapes superstructure and replacement with a prosthesis. In most cases the condition is caused by otosclerosis Describe the anesthetic management for a patient undergoing stapedectomy - correct answer Typically performed under general anesthesia Lasers are typica