Preoperative Assessment - ANSWER -medical hx
-physical exam
-allergies
-meds
-lab values
-comorbidities (diabetes, HTN)
ASA Classification - ANSWER ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologist
ASA classification- pts categorized based on medical condition
I- Healthy
II- Mild systemic diseae (Smoker, pregnant)
III- Moderate to severe disease with functional limits (DM, COPD, HTN)
IV- Severe disease with functional incapacity
V- Survival of < 24 hours
VI- Organ donor
Monitors pertinent to CRNAs - ANSWER Pulse Ox
ECG
BP Cuffs
Capnography- measures CO2 in exhaled breath
BIS (bispectal index) monitor- number that measures brain activity and conscious level (lower number-
more sedated; 0-100)
Endotracheal Intubation - ANSWER Insertion of a tube into the trachea through the vocal cords to
secure the airway during surgery
-physical exam
-allergies
-meds
-lab values
-comorbidities (diabetes, HTN)
ASA Classification - ANSWER ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologist
ASA classification- pts categorized based on medical condition
I- Healthy
II- Mild systemic diseae (Smoker, pregnant)
III- Moderate to severe disease with functional limits (DM, COPD, HTN)
IV- Severe disease with functional incapacity
V- Survival of < 24 hours
VI- Organ donor
Monitors pertinent to CRNAs - ANSWER Pulse Ox
ECG
BP Cuffs
Capnography- measures CO2 in exhaled breath
BIS (bispectal index) monitor- number that measures brain activity and conscious level (lower number-
more sedated; 0-100)
Endotracheal Intubation - ANSWER Insertion of a tube into the trachea through the vocal cords to
secure the airway during surgery
