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Why Might a Caffeine Drip Be Administered During Surgery

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Why might a caffeine drip be administered during surgery?


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Preoperative Assessment

The evaluation of a patient's health status before undergoing surgery to ensure safety and readiness.

Malignant Hyperthermia

A severe reaction to certain drugs used during anesthesia, characterized by a rapid increase in body temperature and severe muscle contractions.

Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the normal resting rate, typically defined as a heart rate over 100 beats per minute in adults.

Tachypnea

Rapid breathing or abnormally high rate of breathing.

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