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Laser

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What is a laser   A laser is a device that controls the way that energized atoms release protons.  
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What is the acronyms for laser   Light amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation  
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Laser-light   Laser light - very different from normal light. Laser light has other properties.  
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Monochromatic light   It contains one specific wavelength of light ( one specific color). The wavelength of light is determined by the amount of energy released when the election drops to a lower orbit.  
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Coherent light   It is "organized" --- each photon moves in step with the others. This means that all of the photons have wave fronts that launch in unison  
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Directional light   A laser light has a very tight beam and is very strong and concentrated. A flashlight is contrast releases light I'm many directions, the light is very weak and diffused.  
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Energy emitted as photon (1) or   absorbed by O2 (2)  
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Do you need protective eyewear when laser light are in use   yes. and they have to be laser protective eyewear.  
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Do you look into a laser with remaining eye   NO. do not look into laser with remaining eye.  
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Medical lasers   Carbon dioxide, Nd-Yang, KTP and Argon laser.  
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Carbon Dioxide laser   this laser is invisible ( marked w/helium-neon aiming beam.) Widely used for upper airway surgery  
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ND-Yang laser   Neodymium-yttrium aluminum-garnet laser. this is a short wavelength allows transmission by fiber optics. Used on distal tracheobronchial tree and retina surgery.  
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KTP laser-   Potassium-titanylphosphate laser. Can be transmitted by fiber optics. Used in neurosurgical and otolaryngeal surgeries  
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Argon Laser   Can be transmitted by fribroptics. useful in neurological, retinal and otolaryngological procedures.  
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Laser wavelength to power   The longer the wave length the lower the energy. and the shorter the wave length, the higher the energy  
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Long wave length   low frequency, and low energy  
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Short wave length   High frequency and high energy  
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Short wave length , high frequency and high energy   Argon ( blue/green), KTP green  
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Longer wave length, low frequency and low energy   Dye laser ( Red), Nd:YAG (infra red) CO2 (far infrared) and He-Ne (red)  
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CO2 Laser   Longer wavelength = low frequency =lower energy. Greater wavelength =greater absorption by water Co2( Far infrared) - Relatively weak laser works on superficial tissues  
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Nd-YAG   Shorter wavelength = Higher frequency = higher energy. Nd-YAG- Powerful laser. Coagulates and necrosis deeper tissues  
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Laser Surgeries of airway   Lasers are frequently used for airway surgery including: -laryngeal papillomas -tracheal scaring -vascular malformations -neoplasms -idiopathic subglottic stenosis  
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Associated risks   loss of airway fire burns eye damage  
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Preoperative preparation   Antisialagogue Eye protections for OR personnel and patient Laser tube or ETT wrapped with laser tape  
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Airway concerns   shared airway surgeon and anesthetist Airway obstruction foreign body Airway edema Obstructive mass/less  
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Induction   Know airway patency! RSI vs smooth iv or mask induction -sevo? irritable airway OSA? -Unique concerns  
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Obstructive sleep apnea   Floppy upper airways Redundant fat deposits lateral pharyngeal wall Sleep and Anesthesia = increased pharyngeal musculature relaxation and posterior tongue displacement Airway narrowing d/t startling resistor mode and Bernoulli effect  
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Considerations with OSA   Denitrogeneat and hyperoxygenate Head of bed up Aware of pharyneal relaxing agents Sedatives, inductions agensts (propofol), VAAs, NMBA ( including low level residual effects) Intubation technique back ups  
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Maintenance of OSA   Prevent loss of airway Shared airway : -Keep in close communication with surgeon -Closely monitor breath sounds and EtCo2  
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Prevent Burn injury   Be aware of when laser are in use Do not look into laser Confirm laser in standby mode when not in use -Aiming beam vs power beam Do not allow laser to lay on drapes  
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Prevent eye injury   Yours and the patient's -Lube pt eyes and tape shut Saline soaked eye pads to pt Laser goggles, not glassess on patient Appropriate laser glassess on all OR personnel Do not look into laser  
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Prevent inhalation injury   Your and the patient's -Continually assess integrity of cuff -Do not breath laser plume -carcinogenic, toxic and contagious  
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Maintenance - anesthetic   General anesthesia -VAA (sevo) or TVA -FiO2 40% or less. 21 % preferable -Avoid N2O- it supports combustion -Complete neuromuscular blockade -routine monitoring ---Precordial stethoscope? -Bottle saline/water immediately available  
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Maintenance in regards to laser   Use "Laser" or protected endotracheal tube use laser tubes specific for laser use or wrap endotracheal tube in laser foil use smallest allowable tube for surgical exposure and ventilation usually 5.5 - 6.5 mm tube fill ET tube cuff with saline (dye?)  
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In case of airway fire what to you do?   in case of fire Be prepared to Extinguish and treat Be prepared to emergently extubate patient in case of airway fire  
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If there is airway fire what to you do   Immdediately stop all gas flow, cut pilot tube and extubate pt Extinguish with water and saline Re-intubate pt, ventilate with air only until no remaining fire confirmed. Ventilate with 100% oxygen Assess (DL & FOB) larynx, trachea bronchiole tree for  
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What are oxidizer   N2O and oxygen  
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Ignition source   boviies  
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Fuels   drapes, ETT, oxygen tubing  
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In case of airway fire and you have extinguish the fire what do you do   Assess larynx, trachea, bronchiole tree for damagegive give corticosteroids to decrease inflammation, give antibiotics for infections continued intubation/ventilation  
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Extubation   Surgeon may request "deep " extubation Aireway blood may remain despite suctioning and laryngospasm Be sure any saline pledgets and throat packs have been removed by surgeon  
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Postoperative   Laryngospasm risk due to irritation or remaining blood Observe for stridor, excessive coughing, and or bronchospasm intervene quickly  
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Laryngospasm   Caused by vocal cord irritation Cricothroid muscle spasm Treatment: CPAP bymask. Attemp positive pressure ventilation <20 cm H2O. Jaw thrust at angle of Ramus-accupressure point succinylcholine if needed  
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What does cricothyroid muscle do?   It increases the tension on the cord  
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Is the cricothyroid muscle the primary muscle responsible for laryngeal spasm?   Yes  
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What are the two most common reasons why one will have difficulty ventilating   Obstructions and Laryngeal spasm  
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If you are able to move air but not sufficient enough what should be your next move   Place an LMA  
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How much suc should you give for laryngospasm   10 to 20 mg iv  
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