Anaes Vivas · Applied cardiovascular & respiratory physiology
Data viva — age-related physiological changes
A Primary data viva — read each system; state MAC reduction and its dose implication; explain PK changes (fat, albumin, clearance); predict the induction and emergence consequences.
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A Primary data viva — read each system; state MAC reduction and its dose implication; explain PK changes (fat, albumin, clearance); predict the induction and emergence consequences.
Stimulus
A six-row diagram shows age-related changes in cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic, CNS and pharmacology systems. Summarise each system and state the anaesthetic implications of the MAC reduction and pharmacokinetic changes.
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