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How much do you know about Hirschsprung's disease?  Do you know all of the anesthetic implications? Potential concomitant disorders? If not, you can get up to date by checking out the newest article in the Prodigy Anesthesia Article Archives. 

What pulmonary function test component measures the lung volumes and airflow velocity in the airways?


     A. Diffusion capacity
     B. Arterial blood gas
     C. Spirometry
     D. All of the above
  
       Click here to find out the answer!
The treatment of hypernatremia should be done slowly. The rapid restoration of the sodium level to normal may precipitate seizures or cerebral edema. The total body water deficit should be replaced over 24 to 48 hours.
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 Can you remember which patients are at risk for respiratory compromise with anesthesia?  Just remember that COUPLES are at risk:
 
COPD
Obese
Upper abd. surgery
Prolonged bedrest
Long surgery
Elderly
Smokers
     
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