Ketofol Spritz
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Emergencies - Fat Embolism Syndrome
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KEY POINTS:Presentation 24-72h post-injury - risk during major trauma and surgery (esp long bones)Pathophysiology:Fat from marrow into lungs = pulmon...
Cardiovascular effects of Central Neuraxial Blockade - Cardiovascular Physiology
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explain the cardiovascular effects of central neuraxial blockade2019B08 62.6%2013C12 56.0%2013A12 38.0%
Effects of IPPV on Cardiac Output - Cardiovascular Physiology
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explain the effects of intermittent positive pressure ventilation on cardiac output 2021B01 56.5% 2019A01 54.7% 2014A05 37.6% 2013B01 19.7%
Pulmonary Vascular Resistance - Respiratory Physiology
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the normal value for PVR? Outline physiological factors influencing PVR.
Suxamethonium (2/2 - Adverse Effects) - Neuromuscular Pharmacology
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discuss the potential adverse effects of suxamethonium. Describe how suxamethonium and non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking agents produce their ad...
Suxamethonium (1/2 - General Pharmacology) - Neuromuscular Pharmacology
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmacology - Dose, Onset (Mechanism of Action - Accommodation, Phase II Block), Offset, Side Effect (Summary) Describe how suxamethonium produces ne...
Factors affecting PaCO2 - Respiratory Physiology
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Describe the factors influencing CO2 tension in blood.
CNS effects of raised FiCO2 - Respiratory Physiology
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Outline the central nervous system effects of an awake person breathing air containing CO2.
Perfusion Limitation vs Diffusion Limitation - Respiratory Physiology
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explain the difference between perfusion limitation and diffusion imitation in the transfer of gas between alveolus and pulmonary capillary. Outline t...
Pulmonary vs Systemic Circulation - Respiratory Physiology
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Briefly outline the differences between the pulmonary circulation and the systemic circulation.
Response to Hypoxaemia - Respiratory Physiology
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Describe the response to hypoxaemia in both the awake and anaesthetised patient.
CO2 Carriage in Blood - Respiratory Physiology
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Describe the ways in which CO2 is carried in the blood
PaCO2 vs ETCO2 - Respiratory Physiology
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discuss possible causes for the PaCO2 differing from the ETCO2 in an anaesthetised, intubated patient on IPPV.
Venous Admixture - Respiratory Physiology
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Define “Venous Admixture”. Briefly explain how venous admixture influences arterial oxygen tension and how an increase in inspired oxygen concentr...
Time Constants - Respiratory Physiology
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explain the concept of time constants and relate these to “fast” and “slow ” alveoli