Gas Guide
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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).

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50% goes to: Foundation For Anesthesia Education & Research


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, & 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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Gas Guide Versions
v2.2.0 (????): Adding Mnemonics, ACLS Guidelines, & More. Minor Content Updates.
v2.1.0 (20Jul10): iOS v4.0 Tested. Several Updates. Added Pain Mgmt, Pre-Op: Cardiac.
v2.0.0 (30May10): Added Sources, Anesthesia Room Setup, Cardiac Prophylaxis.
v1.3.0 (06Apr10): iOS v3.2 (iPad) Compatibility Fixed.
v1.2.0 (22Mar10): Pediatric airway and medications reorganized per user feedback.
v1.1.0 (10Feb10): iOS v3.0 required. Pre-op testing revised. Murmurs and ASA link added.
v1.0.1 (04Feb10): Spelling changes from user feedback. MHAUS link added.
v1.0.0 (19Jan10): First public release on AppStore.

Gas Guide Application Outline

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

Operative Safety
Anesthesia Room Setup, ASA Daily Check, ASA Pre-Anesthesia Check, FDA Apparatus Checkout, JCAHO Universal Protocol, Operating Room Fires, WHO Surgical Safety Check

Pre-Operative: General
Anesthesia Care Plan, Patient History, Physical Exam, Pre-Op Tests & Labs, Neuro Information, Patient Positioning, Preventative Medicine, Psychological Prep, Spanish Translation

Pre-Operative: Cardiac
Anticoagulation, Cardiac Clearance, Cardiac Devices, Cardiac Murmurs, Cardiac Prophylaxis, Risk: Cardiac Event, Risk: Thromboembolism

Airway Management
Evaluation, Mask Ventilation, Ventilator Settings, Supraglottic Airway, Endotracheal Intubation, Rapid Sequence Induction, Difficult Airway Algorithm, Transtracheal Jet Ventilation, Cricothyroidotomy

Common Medications
Anesthesia Med Classes, Emergency Medications, Endotracheal & IV/IO, Induction Agents, Inhalation Agents, IV Concentrations, Local Infiltration, Muscle Relaxants, Pain - PONV - PRN, Pain Management, Side Effects: Herbals, Side Effects: Medications

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)

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

Patient Monitoring
Arterial Line, Arterial Blood Gas, Bispectral Index, Capnography, Echocardiography, Electrocardiography, Fluid & Blood Loss, HR - RR - BP - SpO2, Nerve Stimulator, PA Cath & CV Cath, Values & Formulas

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
About Gas Guide, Anesthesia Aphorisms, Glossary of Pain Terms, Vigilance: The ASA Seal, Go To NYSORA Website, Go To ASA Website, Donate To Gas Guide, Go To Feedback Site, Disclaimer