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10 Cards in this Set
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Cyclopropane
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Flammable inhaled anesthetic
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Ethyl ether
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Flammable inhaled anesthetic
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Nitrous Oxide
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Good anesthesia, rapid induction and recovery
Problems: low potency, bone marrow depression w/ prolonged use Usually used in combination, dental procedures |
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Halothane
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Widely used, potent, non-irritant, 30% metabolized
Problems: hypotension, disrhythmias, hangover (high lipid solubility), hepatic damage with prolonged use (type I and II), malignant hyperthermia |
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Enflurane
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Similar to halothane but halogenated, less metabolism, faster induction and recovery
Problems: risk of seizures |
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Isoflurane
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Similar to enflurane but no seizure risk
Problems: MI, respiratory irritation |
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Sevoflurane
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Similar to isoflurane but faster induction and recovery and no respiratory irritation
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Desflurane
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Similar to isoflurane but faster induction and recovery and no respiratory irritation
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Ether
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Obsolete, easy to administer and control
Problems: slow induction and recovery, N/V, explosive, respiratory irritation |
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Methoxyflurane
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Obstetrics and short procedures
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