Showing posts with label anaesthesia implications. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anaesthesia implications. Show all posts
Saturday, April 13, 2013
ANAESTHESIA MNEMO> PEMPHIGUS VULGARIS
"VULGARIS"
V.Venous access is difficult
U.Use of small ETT may be better than LMA
L.Larynx: Anticipate scarring and narrowing
G.Get exacerbations with pregnancy, surgeries
A.Anticipate problems with mask application on induction
Anticipate fluid and electrolyte imbalances
R.Risks of long term steroid therapy :
[explain to patient and take preventive measures like PPIs against ulcer, steroid supplimentation etc]
I.Infections
Intubation can cause airway trauma --> bleeding ,scarring etc can occur
S.Skin is vulnerable: Avoid skin traction and friction
V.Venous access is difficult
U.Use of small ETT may be better than LMA
L.Larynx: Anticipate scarring and narrowing
G.Get exacerbations with pregnancy, surgeries
A.Anticipate problems with mask application on induction
Anticipate fluid and electrolyte imbalances
R.Risks of long term steroid therapy :
[explain to patient and take preventive measures like PPIs against ulcer, steroid supplimentation etc]
I.Infections
Intubation can cause airway trauma --> bleeding ,scarring etc can occur
S.Skin is vulnerable: Avoid skin traction and friction
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