Out of the OR
This is the #1 cause of anesthesia claims in remote locations, especially during GI procedures.
inadequate oxygenation/ventilation
CO₂ insufflation increases this parameter, leading to increased afterload.
SVR
This receptor causes bronchoconstriction when stimulated by ACh.
M3 receptor
The most common cause of airway obstruction in PACU is this.
tongue obstruction/loss of pharyngeal tone
This accounts for up to 77% of anesthesia-related deaths.
human error
This is the biggest practical issue in remote locations that increases risk.
limited access to the patient/equipment
Pneumoperitoneum causes this change in cardiac output.
decreased cardiac output
This receptor leads to bronchodilation via increased cAMP.
beta-2 receptor
The most common cause of postoperative hypoxemia is this.
atelectasis
The most important step after a critical incident is this.
protect the patient from further harm
This condition increases risk of aspiration during GI procedures and must be assessed preop.
GERD
This happens to the diaphragm during insufflation.
cephalad displacement
The first step in intraoperative bronchospasm treatment is this.
deepen anesthesia
This condition occurs from strong inspiratory effort against a closed glottis.
negative pressure pulmonary edema
This cognitive disorder is acute and fluctuating postoperatively.
delirium
This physiologic response occurs due to strong magnetic fields affecting circulation.
increased blood pressure (compensatory rise)
CO₂ absorption leads to this acid-base disturbance.
respiratory acidosis
This waveform change is classic for bronchospasm.
shark-fin” ETCO₂ waveform
The #1 cause of postoperative hypertension and tachycardia is this.
pain
This is the MOST important risk factor for POCD.
age
Sedation can rapidly progress, so providers must always be able to do this.
rescue airway/convert to general anesthesia
A sudden drop in ETCO₂ with hypotension during laparoscopy suggests this complication.
CO₂ embolism
This electrolyte shift can occur with excessive beta-2 agonist use.
hypokalemia
Naloxone should be given in this dosing strategy to avoid full reversal.
small titrated doses (e.g., 40 mcg increments)
This analysis is used to identify system-level causes of errors.
root cause analysis (RCA)