76. AAA

Question 1

most common location

Answer 1

infrarenal

Question 2

Triad of ruptured AAA

Answer 2

1. Pain
2. Hypotension
3. Pulsatile mass

Question 3

2 types of aortoenteric fistula

Answer 3

1. Primary
2. Secondary
   - previously repaired

Question 4

Sens. of US

Answer 4

100% in good hands

Question 5

MGMT of AAA rupture

Answer 5

MTP

immediate OR

Question 6

Fluid goals in AAA

Answer 6

allow hypotension
SBP 80-100
RBCs over fluids

Question 7

Indications to withhold OR

Answer 7

arrest

very low chance of survivial

Question 8

4 major complications of repari

Answer 8

1. Graft infection
2. Aortoenteric fistula
3. Pseudo aneurysm
4. Graft leak