Term
Mendelson advocated:
1. Witholding food during labor
2. _______
3._________
4.empyting the stomach before GA
5._________ |
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Definition
2. Regional anesthesia
3. Antacids
5. competent administration of GA |
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Term
Decline of maternal mortality from pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents due to:
1. greater use of ______
2. the use of ______ and _____ and/or_____
3. Use of ______ for GA
4. an improvement in _______
5. establishment of ______ guidelines |
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Definition
1. neuraxial anesthesia
2. antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs
3. RSI
4. training anesthesia providers
5. NPO |
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Term
| The single most important factor in the decline of maternal mortality. |
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Definition
| Neuraxial analgesic/anesthetic techniques |
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Term
| Pregnant women have a ____-fold increased risk for aspiration. |
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Definition
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Term
| Synonym for upper esophageal sphincter. It prevents the entry of _____ in the esophagus during _____. |
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Definition
| cricopharyngeal muscle, air, respiration |
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Term
| synonym for lower esophageal sphincter. It prevents ____ of _____. |
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Definition
| gastroesophageal muscle. reflux, gastric contents |
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Term
| The gravid uterus may encroach on the stomach and alter the effectiveness of the ______. |
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Definition
| lower esophageal sphincter |
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