During temporary cross-clamping of the internal carotid arte…

During temporary cross-clamping of the internal carotid artery during a CEA under general anesthesia, cerebral blood flow (CBF) to the ipsilateral hemisphere becomes critically dependent on collateral circulation, primarily supplied by which anatomical structure?

A 55-year-old patient with chronic renal failure (CRF) is sc…

A 55-year-old patient with chronic renal failure (CRF) is scheduled for a revision of an existing arteriovenous (AV) fistula under general anesthesia. Which anesthetic agent should be used with caution or avoided due to the potential for accumulating metabolites in patients with renal impairment?

A patient is being discharged from hospital post recovery fr…

A patient is being discharged from hospital post recovery from a MVA. During his stay he was receiving continuous EN. He need to remain on tube feeds at home so is being transitioned to bolus feeds to offer him greater freedom. His needs have been calculated at 2250kcals and 105g protein.  Use Jevity 1.2 to calculate an appropriate bolus feeding schedule including the water and protein provided. Show your working out.   Jevity 1.2: 1.2kcal/mL, 55,5g/L protein, 807mL/L water, 100% RDI in 1500cal (1250mL)