Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (IJA) WEEKLY QUIZ #24

 

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (IJA)
WEEKLY QUIZ  #24

IJA Quiz Masters - 

Dr. Muralidhar Thondebhavi S, Dr. Manshad Showkath, Dr. Shilpa GK Bhat, Dr. Bhavna Gupta, Dr. Tushar Chokshi
 
Dr. Rakesh Garg
Editor-in-Chief
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia

 

 

Q1. Which autonomic nervous system responses are stimulated during ECT?

A.             Only the parasympathetic system

B.             Only the sympathetic system

C.             First the parasympathetic, then the sympathetic system

D.             Both systems simultaneously

Ans : C)

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/dexmedetomidine_for_reducing.9.aspx

Sriramka, Bhavna; Panigrahy, Sasmita; Ramasubbu, Mathan Kumar1; Mishra, Suvendu N.2. Dexmedetomidine for reducing succinylcholine-induced myalgia in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy: A randomised controlled trial. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 560-565, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_1159_23

 

Q2 What are the key haemodynamic changes observed during ECT?

 

A.     Hypotension followed by bradycardia

B.     Bradycardia followed by tachycardia and hypertension

C.      Tachycardia followed by bradycardia

D.     Hypertension followed by hypotension

Ans: B

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/dexmedetomidine_for_reducing.9.aspx

Sriramka, Bhavna; Panigrahy, Sasmita; Ramasubbu, Mathan Kumar1; Mishra, Suvendu N.2. Dexmedetomidine for reducing succinylcholine-induced myalgia in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy: A randomised controlled trial. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 560-565, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_1159_23

 

Q3 Which is not a factor that has a clear role in  influencing the onset of nerve blocks

A.      Total Dose

B.      Pka

C.      Use of additives

D.     Volume

Ans D

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/a_randomised_trial_comparing_block_characteristics.6.aspx

Dhar, Mridul; Talawar, Praveen; Sharma, Sameer; Tripathy, Debendra K.; Gupta, Vaishali; Varshney, Pragya. A randomised trial comparing block characteristics of a mixture versus sequential injections of lignocaine and ropivacaine for supraclavicular brachial plexus nerve block in patients undergoing upper limb surgery. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 540-546, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_1122_23

 

Q4 How was the joint angle measured during the study comparing posture and comfort of anaesthesiologist during laryngoscopy in the recent edition of IJA

A.     Using a goniometer

B.     Using the ‘Angles in photo’ app

C.      Using a protractor

D.     By a Scientific calibrated tape

Ans : B

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/comparing_the_posture_and_comfort_of.7.aspx

Mookambika, R1; Hemanth Kumar, RV2; Areti, Archana3; Jaya, V4. Comparing the posture and comfort of anaesthesiologists during laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation in the head-elevated laryngoscopy position in supine position and with a 25° backup: A randomised clinical crossover trial. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 547-552, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_1130_23

 

Q.5 What are the estimated proportions of missed episodes of mean arterial pressures below 65 mmHg and desaturation episodes using routine measurements?

 

A.     30% and 50%, respectively

B.     50% and 70%, respectively

C.      75% and 85%, respectively

D.     50% and 90%, respectively

Ans : D)

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/enhanced_monitoring_for_postoperative_hospital.1.aspx

Upadhyay, Prateek; Hicks, Megan Henley1; Khanna, Ashish K.2. Enhanced monitoring for postoperative hospital wards – Evidence to implementation. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 511-513, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_360_24

 

 

Q6. What percentage of patients receiving opioids postoperatively experience at least one episode of opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD)

A.     20%

B.     30%

C.      40%

D.     50%

Ans : C

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/enhanced_monitoring_for_postoperative_hospital.1.aspx

Upadhyay, Prateek; Hicks, Megan Henley1; Khanna, Ashish K.2. Enhanced monitoring for postoperative hospital wards – Evidence to implementation. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 511-513, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_360_24

 

Q.7 What is the reported sensitivity and specificity for ultrasonography-assessed optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) compared to invasive ICP measurements according to the recent review by Xu Et al

 

A.     85 % and 88 %

B.     88 % and 85 %

C.      88 % and 94 %

D.     94 % and 88 %

Ans : A

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/research_trends_in_optic_nerve_sheath_diameter.12.aspx

Magoon, Rohan; Jose, Jes1; Suresh, Varun2. Research trends in optic nerve sheath diameter monitoring – A bibliometric study. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 579-582, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_205_24

 

Q. 8 What percentage of critically ill adults who received propofol for tracheal intubation experienced hypotension (systolic blood pressure < 70 mmHg)?

A. 2%

B. 4%

C. 6%

D. 8%

Ans : B)

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/induction_agents_for_emergency_airway_management.2.aspx

Khawaja, Asad1; Karamchandani, Kunal2. Induction agents for emergency airway management in critically ill patients. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 514-516, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_380_24

 

 

Q.9  What class of drugs has been associated with increased ICU and hospital length of stays when used in critically ill patients?

 

A.     Barbiturates

B.     Benzodiazepines

C.      Ketamine

D.     Etomidate

Ans : B)

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/induction_agents_for_emergency_airway_management.2.aspx

Khawaja, Asad1; Karamchandani, Kunal2. Induction agents for emergency airway management in critically ill patients. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 514-516, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_380_24

 

Q.10 Delayed neurocognitive recovery (dNCR) develops within how many days after surgery?

              A. 7 days

              B. 14 days

              C. 21 days

              D. 30 days

 

Ans : D)

https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/effect_of_prophylactic_corticosteroids_on.3.aspx

Singh, Narinder P.; Makkar, Jeetinder K.1; Goel, Nitika1; Karamchandani, Kunal2; Singh, Mandeep3; Singh, Preet M.4. Effect of prophylactic corticosteroids on postoperative neurocognitive dysfunction in the adult population: An updated systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 517-526, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_149_24

 

 

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