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DAANCE module 1 Myocardium - specialized muscle, unique ability to contract on its own. w/out stimulation by nerves The heart has four chambers, what are they? - Two upper chambers receive blood are called Atria. The left atrium receives blood from the lungs via the pulmonary vein and is oxygen-rich; the right atrium receives blood from the peripheral curculation (THE BODY) and is oxygen-poor

DAANCE module 2 4 key medical history questions - Current medical conditions/under physician care Prior hospitalizations/ surgeries Current meds Allergies & reactions

DAANCE module 2 A pt who has a history of TIA's had a temporary lessening of - Blood sipply to the brain Ischemic heart disease is a result of - decreased blood flow in the coronary arteries

DAANCE module 2 Ischemia - A decrease in the blood flow in the coronary arteries that can temporarily or permanently damage heart muscles by decreasing the available oxygen to the heart muscles

DAANCE Module 3: Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques Diazepam (Valium) is used in outpatient oral and maxillofacial surgery to - Sedate the patient

DAANCE Module 3: Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques Brevital (Sodium Methohexital) - Primary anesthetic agent introduced in the 1960's. Balanced Anesthesia - Use of several agents together

DAANCE Module 3: Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques Brevital (Sodium Methohexital) - ultra short acting barbiturate. cardio effects : decrease in BP with a compensatory increase in HR.

DAANCE Module 3 5 primary areas where anesthetics work - 1)center of emotion versed 2)wakefulness center propofol 3)relay center ketamine 4)opoid receptors 5)vitals center

DAANCE Module 3 Local Anesthetic - Non-bupivacaine injection for pain control Vasoconstrictors - Added to anesthetics to prolong action by constricting blood vessels

DAANCE Module 3 Purpose of the scavenging system - Reducing the levels of the noxious agents to an acceptably low level by exhausting them outside the operating room.