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jake

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Any patient who has a full stomach is a hazard to a safe induction of anesthesia.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The patient decides which type of anesthesia they prefer to have.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


vkodali

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Aspiration is a hazard in any patient with a full stomach or who has not maintained NPO.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The selection of anesthesia is made by the anesthesia provider in consultation with the surgeon and the patient, based on the safest agent and technique.


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