Thread: Anaesthesiology Mnemonics

Spinal anesthesia agents

"Little Boys Prefer Toys":
Lidocaine
Bupivicaine
Procaine
Tetracaine

Xylocaine: where not to use with epinephrine

"Nose, Hose, Fingers and Toes"
· Vasoconstrictive effects of xylocaine with epinephrine are helpful in providing hemostasis while suturing. However, may cause local ischemic necrosis in distal structures such as the digits, tip of nose, penis, ears.

General anaesthesia: equipment check prior to inducing

MALES:
Masks
Airways
Laryngoscopes
Endotracheal tubes
Suction/ Stylette, bougie

Endotracheal intubation: diagnosis of poor bilateral breath sounds after intubation

DOPE:
Displaced (usually right mainstem, pyreform fossa, etc.)
Obstruction (kinked or bitten tube, mucuous plug, etc.)
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Esophagus

Anesthesia: quick check

SOAP:
Suction
Oxygen
Airway
Pharmacology

Anesthetics equipment check

MISMADE:
Machine check
IV supplies
Suction
Monitors
Airways
Drugs
Equipment

Failed intubation: causes

INTUBATION:
Infections of larynx
Neck mobility abnormalities
Teeth abnormalites (eg poor dentifom, loose and protuberant teeth)
Upper airway abnormalities, strictures, or swellings
Bullsneck deformities
Ankylosing spondylitis
Trauma/ TumourInexperienceOedema of upper airwayNarrowing of lower airway

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