07 / Anaesthesia · Simulation
A routine list, until it is not
An elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a standard induction, the physiology of blowing gas into an abdomen, and the airway's favourite ambush on waking.
Elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy38 y female · 70 kg · ASA 1Biliary colic, otherwise well, fasted since midnight. Anxious about needles; a smoker of five a day.
Elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy · min 0 · Pre-induction
- HR
- 82
- SpO2
- 98%
- NIBP
- 124/76
- EtCO2
- 0.0 kPa
- RR
- 14
- Temp
- 36.7°
Pre-induction
min 0 · step 1/7
Checked in, cannula in after local, monitoring on. The airway plan is being spoken aloud before any drug is drawn.
Fasted and well: why does this laparoscopic case still get a cuffed tracheal tube rather than a laryngeal mask?
The case waits for your decision.
Teaching values for the printed patient, not a prescribing reference. The drug cart holds every drug here with its class, concentration and dose logic.