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What premed and what's the point? |
PREanaesthetic MEDication. 1. Calm and control patient (produces smoother induction) 2. Reduce total dose of anaesthetic agents 3. Counter or reduce possible adverse side effects 4. Smooth recovery period due to residual sedation and pain relief 5. Provide analgesia 6. Reduce muscle tone |
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Classes of premeds |
Sedatives, analgesics, anticholinergics |
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Some sedatives |
ACP, ACE, Medetomidine (domitor), diazepam, midazolam
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Some analgesics |
Opioids: morphine, buprenorphine (temgesic), butorphanol, pethidine, fentanyl REVERSED BY Naloxone |
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Anticholinergics |
(Nerve blocker) Atropine |
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Common induction agents |
Injectables: propofol, alfaxalone, ketamine, medetomidine (domitor) (diazepam and midazolam with other agents) Gases: isoflurane, SevoFlurane |
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Common post op pain relief |
Opioids: fentanyl, morphine NSAI: metacam |
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Propofol |
Injectable induction agent (IV only) Can cause bradycardia Respiratory depression |
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Domitor |
A2 agonists |
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Fentanyl |
Opioid analgesic agent |
