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what drug produces dissociative anesthesia?
ketamine
In general, how do IV drug agents work?
these facilitate GABA @ GABAa (like barbituates)

block glycine site of NMDA (memory loss)

or bind to Opioid receptors
In general how do inhaled anesthetics work/
these hyperpolarize neurons
enhance inhibition, inhibit excitation
decrease NT release

facilitate GABAergic transmission @ GABAa
What is the potency of inhaled anesthetics proportional to?
their lipid solubility
How do general anesthetics affect blood pressure?
these decrease blood pressure
How do general anesthetics affect respiration?
decrease respiratory drive
How do general anesthetics affect the CNS
increases blood flow and intracrainal pressure
How do general anesthetics affect body temp?
these induce hypothermia
How do general anesthetics affect nausesa and vomiting?
these occur postoperatively with most anesthetics.

can treat with ondansetron
What general anesthetic is least likely to cause nausea and vomiting?
Propofol
How do general anesthetics affect the body upon Emergence?
Hypertension, tachycarida

which may produce an MI
Excitement/Shivering may also occur.

these can be reduced with opioids
What is the partial pressure of a gas proportional to?
this is proportional to the concentration of the gas
Who does the depth of anesthesia of an inhaled agent directly vary with?
the partial pressure of the drug in the brain
What does the blood gas partition coefficient represent?
this represents the concentration of the gas in the blood vs. alveloli @ eq.
What does a low blood gas coefficient indicate with effect time?
a low ratio (1:0.47) indicates that the blood will become saturated faster, and the effect of the anesthetic will be more rapid
What influences the rate of induction of gas anesthetics?
the concentration of gas
How does the vent rate affect the partial pressure of a gas?
a greater vent rate increases the partial pressure and this the blood partial pressure as well
How does emphysema affect induction and recovery from anesthesia?
this will slow both
How does increased pulmonary blood flow affect induction?
this slows induction, as more blood moves through the lungs, and it takes longer to satruate
How does decreased pulmonary blood flow (like shock), affect induction?
this speeds up induction- the blood moves slowly through the lungs so it becomes saturated quickly while sitting there
What is the MAC definition?
this is minimum alveolar concentration: the % gas concentration that results in immobility in 50% of pts when exposed to noxious stimuli during surgery.
Is there alot of variability in MAC between people?
no there is not
How do MAC's of two drugs work together?
these are ADDITIVE
How does MAC change when using adjunct drugs?
it will decreases, typically use a 0.8 MAC with adjuncts
what is the margin of safety for inhaled anesthetics?
this is LOW, usually 2-4 fold
After you stop giving nitrous oxide, how do you have to adjust the oxygen delivery? and why?
must give 100% oxygen, because the nitrous oxide will come out of the blood and displace air from the lungs
What is the MAC for Halothane (fluothane)
0.75
What is the blood/gas ratio for Halothane (fluothane)?
2.54
What is the rate of induction of Halothane (fluothane)?
slow induction, with rapid awakening
How does Halothane (fluothane) affect the heart and lungs?
causes respiratory depression
decreases BP,
depresses myocaridum
arrythmetics
What rare but dangerous side effect can occur with Halothane (fluothane)?
hepatic necrosis- occurs 2-5 days after surgery.
Halothane and succinylcholine produce what?
malignant hyperthermia
how do you treat malignant hyperthemia?
dantrolene
What is the MAC for enflurane (ethrane)
MAC is 1.63
What is the blood gas ratio for enflurane (ethrane)?
1.90
What is the induction of enflurane (ethrane) like?
this is rapid induction, faster than halothane (due to its lower blood gas ratio)
How does enflurane (ethrane) affect muscles?
this causes muscle relaxation and analgesia
How does enflurane (ethrane) affect the lungs?
this depresses respiration
What are the post operative effects of enflurane (ethrane)?
nausea, vomiting, shivering
What side reaction can cause damage with enflurane (ethrane)?
this may produce fluoride ions which damage the kidneys
What is the MAC of isoflurane (forane)
the mac is 1.17
What is the blood gas ratio of isoflurane (forane)?
1.46
What is the most commonlyused inhaled anesthetic because of its low toxicity?
isoflurane (forane)
How expensive is isoflurane (forane)?
very much so
How fast does isoflurane (forane) work?
this works very fast
What indicates the depth of anesthesia for isoflurane (forane)?
decreased BP, decreased respiration, and an increased heart rate
Does isoflurane (forane) have significant cardiac effects?
no it does not. But may produce a cardiac steal (stealing blood from ischemic regions by non ischemic ones)
What drug prevents isoflurane (forane)'s effect on lowering BP?
nitrous oxide
how does isoflurane (forane) affect the brain/
this dilates cerebral vasculature, increasing blood flow and pressure
What is the MAC for sevoflurane (ultane)
1.80
What is the blood/gas ratio for sevoflurane (ultane)?
0.69
What has the least airway irritation of the inhaled anesthesias
sevoflurane (ultane)
How do you minimize the rise in intracrainial pressure with sevoflurane (ultane)?
try hyperventilating the pt
What is the safest inhaled anesthetic for pts with cardiovascular disease?
sevoflurane (ultane)
What is the MAC of desfurane (suprane)
MAC is 6.60
what is the blood gas ratio for desfurane (suprane)?
0.42
What is the emergence and induction of desfurane (suprane)?
this is very rapid emergence, used for outpt surgery
Why is desfurane (suprane) not used for induction?
because it smells bad and is irritating
How does desfurane (suprane) affect the heat and lungs?
Lowers BP

Profoundly depresses vent rate**

increases HR
What can cause the immune response and hepatitis from halothane?
chlorine and bromine may be removed from the drug
What is nitrous oxide used for?
this is rapid onset and low solubility- used for dental procedures
Why is nitrous oxide used as an adjuvant?
this is used with other inhaled anesthetics to increase the rate of induction
can nitrous oxide be used to produce anesthesia?
no the concentrations required are too high
What happens when you stop nitrous oxide?
diffusion hypoxia can occur, requires 100% oxygen admin upon anesthesia termination
How does nitrous oxide affect BP?
this attenuates hypotension when combined with other anesthetics
How can trapped gas be dangerous with nitrous oxide?
this will displace nitrogen gas, which will expand as it comes out of solution- kind of like the bends
What can chronic low level exposure to nitrous oxide lead to?
peripheral neropathy like in B12 deficiency
What can happen with prolonged administration of nitrous oxide?
decreased leukocyte production and RBC production. causing a megaloblastic anemia
What is the MAJOR contraindication to use of nitrous oxide?
eye surgery that used intraocular gasses within 3 months of procedure
What is thiopental (pentothal) used for?
this is used for induction of anesthesia
How long does thiopental (pentothal) last, and how is it given?
this lasts for about 10-20 min,
given IV
What is the absolute contraindication of thiopental (pentothal)?
with people who have acute intermittent porphyria
What is midazolam (versed) used for?
this is ultrashort acting benzo- used for sedation, anxiety relief, and anterograde amnesia
What is midazolam (versed) often combined with for minor surgical procedures
fentanyl
What is the IV drug of choice for anesthetic procedures?
Propofol (Diprivan)
How does Propofol (Diprivan) work?
this facilitates GABAergic transmission
What is Propofol (Diprivan) used for?
induction and maintenance of anesthesia
what is the induction and emergence of Propofol (Diprivan) like?
rapid induction, but even more rapid emergence (compared to thiopental)
How does Propofol (Diprivan) affect the lungs?
this is a severe respiratory depressant
how does Propofol (Diprivan) affect the brain?
this decreases cerebral blood flow, metabolism, and intracrainial pressure- good for neurosurgery
Is Propofol (Diprivan) safe for pregnancy?
yes it is
What are the three adverse reactions of the generally safe Propofol (Diprivan)?
respiratory depression
injection site reaction
anaphylactic reactions
How does Etomidate (amidate) work?
this facilitates GABAergic transmission
What kind of pts is Etomidate (amidate) best used in?
ones who are at risk for hypotension. because it doesnt affect BP or HR
What side effects is Etomidate (amidate) very likely to cause?
nausea and vomiting
How does Ketamine (Ketalar) work?
this acts by blocking NMDA receptors
What effects does Ketamine (Ketalar) produce?
a catatonic state, eyes open and respiration ok.
dissociative anesthesia- profound analgesia, anmesia, superficial level of sleep
How does Ketamine (Ketalar) affect the lungs?
very little respiratory depression
How does Ketamine (Ketalar) affect BP?
increased HR and increased BP as it is a sympathomimetic
What are the emergence effects of Ketamine (Ketalar) ?
bizarre dreams, hallucinations, psychosis
Does Ketamine (Ketalar) cause nausea or vomiting?
no it does not
How is fentanyl given?
as IV injection, or lollipops for kids
What can be given to antagonize fentanyl?
naloxone
What are the side effects of Enflurane at high MAC?
these cause CNS stimulation and seizures, contraindicated in seizure pts