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Anesthesia 2
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02/26/2010

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Term
Halothane use
Definition
inhalation anesthetic for maintenance (slow induction)
weak analgesic
Term
Halothane toxicity
Definition
myocardial depressant
inc arrythmia & bradycardia
inc cerebral blood flow
LIVER TOXICITY
MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA
Term
Malignant hyperthermia
Definition
Potentially fatal, pt develops m. rigidity and sudden rise in body temp following use of volatile anesthetic or depolarizing m. relaxants.

Rx w DANTROLENE
Term
Inhalation anesthetics common effects
Definition
Anesthesia
Bronchodilation
Skeletal m. relaxation
Term
Enflurane uses
Definition
Slow onset inhalation anesthetic used for maintenance
Term
Enflurane toxicity
Definition
Dec BP
Myocarial depressant
Inc cerebral blood flow
SEIZURES
MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA
Term
Isoflurane uses
Definition
Inhalation anesthetic used for maintenance
Term
Isoflurane considerations
Definition
Pungent odor, so not used for induction
Term
Isoflurane side effects
Definition
Tachycardia
HypoTN
POTENTIAL FOR CORONARY STEAL
MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA
Term
Desflurane uses
Definition
Very rapid onset inhalation anesthetic
Rapid emergence so used for outpatient
Term
Desflurane side effects
Definition
Dec BP, but CO not affected
Transient tachydardia
Dep ventilation
COUGHING, SALIVATION, BRONCHOSPASM IN AWAKE PTS

STRONG AIRWAY IRRITANT, SO NOT USED FOR INDUCTION
May produce CO w dry lime soda
Term
Sevoflurane uses
Definition
Rapid onset/recovery inhalation anesth.
Can be used for induction
Widely used for outpatient surgery
Term
Sevoflurane side effects
Definition
Dec BP and CO
Reduced ventilation
Inc cerebral blood flow
Term
Methoxyflurane uses
Definition
Slow onset and emergence inhal. anesth.
Term
Methoxyflurane toxicity
Definition
Detrimental effects on kidneys
Term
Nitrous oxide uses
Definition
Rapid onset and emergence inhal. anesth.
Weak anesthetic
STRONG ANALGESIA
Aids in uptake of other anesthetics
Term
Nitrous oxide side effects
Definition
Accumulates in gas-filled spaces cxing bowel distension, pneumothorax
NEED TO GIVE 100% O2 AT END
Term
Nitrous oxide contraindications
Definition
Pts w pulmonary HTN
Term
Disorientation anesthesia
Definition
Pts display profound analgesia, amnesia and are unresponsive, but eyes open, move limbs involuntarily and breathe spontaneously
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