Anaesthesia

at a Glance

Julian Stone and William Fawcett

Multiple Choice

Question 1.Which one of the following statements is correct for a patient presenting for emergency repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

A. Induction of anaesthesia should take place immediately the patient presents at hospital.
B. An epidural should be inserted prior to commencing anaesthesia.
C. Surgery should be delayed until cross-matched blood is available in the operating theatre.
D. Arterial and central venous monitoring are required.
E. A metabolic alkalosis may occur following revascularization.
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