Gas Guide
Anesthesia App
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Gas Guide: Quick Reference Guide For Perioperative Medicine
Gas Guide is a free medical resource that gives you quick and easy access to anesthesia information, operative safety checklists, and more.
Goals: Provide essential anesthesia information, use the simplest and fastest interface possible, and provide the app for free (no ads either).

Gas Guide Mobile Application Team
James J. Lamberg, Danny L. Valentine, Laurie A. Swenn, Lisa J. Yoo, Samir T. Mukherjee, Adam M. Chapweske, Wade L. Schulz, and NYSORA.

Great effort was made to correct errors and ensure up-to-date content. Please let us know if you find any errors and we will fix them. Suggestions for additional content are also appreciated.
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If you would like to donate to the project, please use the PayPal "Donate" button. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
50% goes to: Foundation For Anesthesia Education & Research
22Mar11: $10 donation to FAER, thank you for investing in the future of anesthesiology.
03Jun11: $100 donation to FAER, thank you for investing in the future of anesthesiology.

Gas Guide Application Outline

Airway & Meds By Weight
120kg+ (264lbs+), 100-119kg (220-262lbs), 90-99kg (198-218lbs), 80-89kg (176-196lbs), 70-79kg (154-174lbs), 60-69kg (132-152lbs), 50-59kg (110-130lbs), 40-49kg (88-108lbs), 30-39kg (65-86lbs), 24-29kg (52-64lbs), 19-23kg (41-51lbs), 15-18kg (32-40lbs), 12-14kg (26-31lbs), 10-11kg (21-25lbs), 8-9kg (17-20lbs), 6-7kg (13-16lbs), 4-5kg (8-12lbs), 2-3kg (4-7lbs)

Airway Management
Airway Evaluation, Cricothyroidotomy, Difficult Airway Algorithm, Endotracheal Intubation, Mask Ventilation, Rapid Sequence Induction, Supraglottic Airway, Transtracheal Jet Ventilation, Ventilator Settings
Emergencies
Acute Stridor, Anaphylaxis, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiac Devices, Crisis Algorithm, Hemorrhage & Transfusion, Malignant Hyperthermia, Tension Pneumothorax, Common Cardiac Issues, Common Post-Op Issues, Common Respiratory Issues
Nerve Blockade
General Principles, Ankle Block, Axillary Block, Fascia Iliaca Block, Femoral Block, Infraclavicular Block, Interscalene Block, Neuraxial Epidural Block, Neuraxial Spinal Block, Popliteal Block, Sciatic Block
Operative Safety
Anesthesia Mnemonics, Anesthesia Room Setup, ASA Pre-Anesthesia Check, Chemical Dependence, FDA Apparatus Checkout, JCAHO Universal Protocol, Operating Room Fires, Patient Positioning, WHO Surgical Safety Check
Patient Monitoring
Arterial Line, Arterial Blood Gas, Bispectral Index, Capnography, Depth of Sedation, Echocardiography, Electrocardiography, Fluid & Blood Loss, HR - RR - BP - SpO2, Nerve Stimulator, PA Cath & CV Cath, Values & Formulas
Pharmacology
Antibiotics: Adult, Antibiotics: Children, Emergency Medications, Induction Agents, Inhalation Agents, IV Concentrations, Local Anesthetics, MAC - Pain - PONV - PRN, Medication Overview, Muscle Relaxants, Side Effects: Herbals, Side Effects: Medications, Side Effects: QT Drugs
Pre-Operative: Cardiac
Anticoagulation, Cardiac Clearance, Cardiac Devices, Cardiac Murmurs, Cardiac Prophylaxis, Risk: Cardiac Event, Risk: Thromboembolism
Pre-Operative: General
Anesthesia Care Plan, ASA Physical Status, Drug Allergies, Glucocorticoid, History & Physical, Home Medications, Pre-Op Tests & Labs, Neuro Information, NPO Guidelines, Preventative Medicine, Psychological & Risks, Spanish Translation
Resuscitation
ACLS: Asystole/PEA, ACLS: Bradycardia, ACLS: Rapid Sequence, ACLS: Tachy - Stable Narrow, ACLS: Tachy - Stable Wide, ACLS: Tachy - Unstable, ACLS: VF/VT, BLS Guidelines, CPR Guidelines: Adult, CPR Guidelines: Child, CPR Guidelines: Infant, NALS Guidelines, PALS: Asystole/PEA, PALS: Bradycardia, PALS: Tachy - Narrow, PALS: Tachy - Wide, PALS: VF/VT
Vascular Access
Arterial Catheter, CVP Catheter Overview, CVC Femoral Vein, CVC Internal Jugular Vein, CVC Subclavian Vein, Intraosseous Catheter, Peripheral IV Catheter, Pulmonary Artery Catheter
About & Disclaimer
Disclaimer, About Gas Guide, Anesthesia Aphorisms, Vigilance: The ASA Seal, Go To NYSORA Website, Go To MHAUS Website, Go To ASA Website, Donate To Gas Guide, Go To Feedback Site

Gas Guide Versions

v2.6 (????): Added chemical dependence, glucocorticoids, & multiple content updates.
v2.5 (31Mar11): Added blocks, cardiac pre-op, resuscitation, & multiple content updates.
v2.4 (28Jan11): Added antibiotics, resuscitation section, & multiple content updates.
v2.3 (05Nov10): Peds epi dosage, pre-op beta-blockers.
v2.2 (24Oct10): Added mnemonics, medications, & minor content updates.
v2.1 (20Jul10): iOS v4.0 Tested. Several updates. Added Pre-Op: Cardiac.
v2.0 (30May10): Added Sources, Anesthesia Room Setup, Cardiac Prophylaxis.
v1.3 (06Apr10): iOS v3.2 (iPad) compatibility fixed.
v1.2 (22Mar10): Pediatric airway and medications reorganized per user feedback.
v1.1 (10Feb10): iOS v3.0 required. Pre-op testing revised. Murmurs and ASA link added.
v1.0 (19Jan10): First public release on AppStore.