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Complicated OB: Aspiration
Aspiration in OB: Risk, Prophylaxis and Treatment
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Graduate
02/11/2010

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