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MAC Isoflurane
1.17
MAC Nitrous Oxide
104
MAC Halothane
0.75
MAC Enflurane
1.63
MAC Desflurane
6.6
MAC Sevoflurane
2.1
Vapor Pressure Isoflurane
240 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Nitrous Oxide
Gas
Vapor Pressure Halothane
244 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Enflurane
172 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Desflurane
669 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Sevoflurane
170 mm Hg
Blood:Gas partition Isoflurane
1.46 [4]
Blood:Gas partition Nitrous Oxide
0.46 [2]
Blood:Gas partition Halothane
2.54
Blood:Gas partition Enflurane
1.9
Blood:Gas partition Desflurane
0.42 [1]
Blood:Gas partition Sevoflurane
0.69 [3]
Metabolite Desflurane
"Carbon Monoxide
(may lead to Inhaled Anesthetic Hepatic Toxicity)"
Metabolite Isoflurane
"Trifluoroacetatic acid
(may lead to Inhaled Anesthetic Hepatic Toxicity)"
Metabolite Sevoflurane
Fluoride, Compound A/trifluoromethyl vinyl-ether (dose-dependent nephrotoxin in rats, 2 MAC-hour Rule)
Inhaled Anesthetic Hepatic Toxicity
"Trifluoroacetatic acid attaches to hepatocytes -> sensitization (antitrifluoroacetylated protein antibodies).
Centrilobular necrosis"
Side Effects Enflurane: Cardiac
Depresses myocardial contractility and sensitizes the myocardium to epinephrine.
Side Effects Enflurane: Neuro
"Increases secretion of CSF and resistance to CSF outflow.
May lead to tonic-clonic seizures during deep anesthesia."
Enzymes involved in hepatic metabolism
P-450, specifically CYP 2EI)
Most important route of elimination of inhaled anesthetics
Alveolus
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Respiratory
"Diffusion Hypoxia
Expansion of air spaces (50% will 2x, 70% will 4x)"
Meyer-Overton Rule
The anesthetic potency of inhalation agents correlates directly with their lipid solubility.
Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC)
The alveolar concentration that prevents movement in 50% of patients in response to a standardized stimulus. (Equivalent to ED50)
Hypoxic Drive
The ventilatory response to arterial hypoxia that is mediated by peripheral chemoreceptors in the carotid bodies. Markedly depressed by Nitrous.
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Cardiac
"Direct myocardial depression
Associated with higher incidence of Epi-induced arrhythmias d/t increased catecholamine release."
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: CNS
"Increases CBF and volume -> mild increase in ICP.
Increases CMRO2."
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Neuromuscular
"May cause skeletal rigidity at high concentrations (hyperbaric chamber).
Probably doesn’t trigger MH."
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Renal
Decreases renal blood flow by increasing renal vascular resistance -> Decreased GFR and UOP.
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: GI
Possibly increased post-op N/V (chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting center in medulla)
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Immune
"Inhibits B12-dependent enzymes:
Altered chemotaxis and mobility of WBC"
Contraindications to Nitrous Oxide
Air embolism, Pneumothorax, Acute intestinal obstruction, Pneumocephalus, Pulmonary air cysts, Intraocular air bubbles, tympanic membrane grafting, Pulmonary HTN, Pregnancy (poss teratogenic)
Critical Temperature
Temperature above which a liquid cannot be formed by an increase in pressure.
Side Effects Halothane: Cardiac
"Direct myocardial depression (2.0 MAC -> 50% Decrease in BP and CO)
Sensitizes heart to epinephrine."
Side Effects Halothane: Respiratory
"Severely depresses hypoxic drive
Depresses mucociliary function -> increased post-op hypoxia and atelectasis."
Side Effects Halothane: CNS
"Blunts cerebral autoregulation
Decreases CMRO2"
Side Effects Halothane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Triggers MH"
Side Effects Halothane: Renal
Decreases renal blood flow by decreased BP and CO -> Decreased GFR and UOP.
Side Effects Halothane: Hepatic
"Decreased hepatic blood flow proportional to CO.
Hepatic artery vasospasm."
Prevents trifluoroacetic acid formation from inhalation anesthetics
Pretreatment with Disulfiram
Contraindications to Halothane
"Unexplained liver dysfunction
Pheochromocytoma"
Side Effects Isoflurane: Cardiac
"Dilates coronary arteries
Lowers arterial BP"
Side Effects Isoflurane: Respiratory
"Depresses hypoxic drive
Good bronchodilator"
Side Effects Isoflurane: CNS
">1 MAC increases CBF and ICP
Silent EEG at 2 MAC"
Side Effects Isoflurane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Triggers MH"
Side Effects Isoflurane: Renal
Decreases renal blood flow by decreased BP and CO -> Decreased GFR and UOP.
Side Effects Isoflurane: Hepatic
Hepatic blood flow is reduced
Malignant Hyperthermia
"Ryanodine receptor mutation
Dantrolene 2.5mg/kg, continue for 24hrs 1mg/kg q6hr"
Contraindications to Isoflurane
None
Side Effects Desflurane: Cardiac
Rapid increases in concentration may lead to increased HR, BP, and catecholamine levels. Attenuated by fentanyl, esmolol, or clonidine.
Side Effects Desflurane: Respiratory
"Irritating to upper airways.
Carbon Monoxide"
Side Effects Desflurane: CNS
"Increases CBF and ICP.
Marked decline in CMRO2."
Side Effects Desflurane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Triggers MH"
Side Effects Desflurane: Renal
None
Side Effects Desflurane: Hepatic
None
Contraindications to Desflurane
Severe hypovolemia, MH, intracranial hypertension
Signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning under anesthesia
"Carboxyhemoglobin on ABG
Lower than expected pulse-ox"
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Cardiac
"Lowers arterial BP
CO less well maintained than with ISO"
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Respiratory
"Non-pungent (inhalation inductions)
Bronchodilator"
Side Effects Sevoflurane: CNS
>1.5 MAC may impair cerebral autoregulation
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Triggers MH"
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Renal
Compound A -> decreased concentrating ability
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Hepatic
Decreases portal vein flow, but increases hepatic artery flow - net zero
Contraindications to Sevoflurane
Severe hypovolemia, MH, intracranial hypertension
Anatomic Dead Space
1 mL/kg/breath
Equipment Dead Space
Compliance x Pressure
Volume of Distribution
Dose/Concentration
Thiopental: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Thiopental: CNS
"Constrict cerebral vasculature
Taste sensation of garlic or onions"
Thiopental: Hepatic
"Induction of hepatic enzymes
May precipitate porphyria (induction of levulinic acid synthetase -> increases porphrin)"
Thiopental: Immunological
"May cause histamine release
Immunosuppression"
Benzodiazepine-receptor antagonist
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepines: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Benzodiazepines: Metabolism
Glucuronidation
Diazepam: Metabolites
"Pharmacologically Active:
Oxazepam & des-methyl diazepam"
Midazolam: Metabolites
alpha-hydroxymidazolam
Midazolam: Interactions
Erythromycin inhibits metabolism and causes a 2-3x prolongation and intensification
Diazepam: Interactions
"Cimetidine binds P-450 and reduces metabolism.
Opiods cause drastic drop in BP"
Opioid μ-receptor
"Supraspinal analgesia (μ-1)
Muscle rigidity"
Opioid κ-receptor
"Sedation
Spinal alalgesia"
Opioid δ-receptor
"Analgesia
Epileptogenic"
Opioid σ-receptor
"Dysphoria
Respiratory stimulation"
Morphine: Metabolites
"Accumulate in renal impairment -> narcosis and ventilatory depression
morphine 6-glucuronide"
Meperidine: Metabolites
normeperidine, active metabolite associated with seizures not reversed by naloxone
Remifentanyl: Metabolism
"Unique ester structure makes it susceptible to rapid ester hydrolysis by nonspecific esterases in blood and tissue.
Not affected by pseudocholinesterase deficiency."
Opioids associated with histamine release
"Morphine and Meperidine
May lead to bronchospasm or profound drops in BP."
Opioids associated with muscle rigidity
"Fentanyl, sufentanil, and alfentanil
Centrally mediated muscle contraction most frequent after large boluses and treated with paralytics."
Meperidine: Interactions
"MAO-I:
respiratory arrest, HTN or Hypotension, coma, hyperpyrexia"
Alfentail: Interactions
Erythromycin: leading to prolonged sedation and respiratory distress
Ketamine: Mechanism
"Functionally “dissociates” the Thalamus from the Limbic cortex.
NMDA antagonist"
Ketamine: Cardiac
"Increases HR, BP, and CO due to central sympathetic stimulation and inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake.
DIRECT MYOCARDIAL DEPRESSANT"
Ketamine: Respiratory
Potent bronchodilator (great for asthma)
Ketamine: CNS
Increases CMRO2, blood flow, and ICP
Ketamine: Interactions
"Theophylline may predispose to seizures
Propranolol, phenoxybenzamine, and other sympathetic antagonists unmask cardiac depression."
Etomidate: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Etomidate: Metabolism
Rapid metabolism by P-450 and plasma esterases.
Etomidate: CNS
"Decreases CMRO2, blood flow, and ICP
Myoclonus"
Etomidate: Endocrine
Induction doses transiently inhibit enzymes involved in cortisol and aldosterone synthesis. Long-term infusions lead to adrenocortical suppression.
Etomidate: Interactions
Fentanyl prolongs half-life and increases plasma level.
Propofol: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Propofol: Emulsion
Soybean Oil, Glycerol, and Egg Lecithin (yolk)
Propofol Infusion Syndrome
"Lipemia, Metabolic (Lactic) acidosis, and death.
Children who are critically ill or young adult neurosurgical patients."
Propofol: Respiratory
"Profound respiratory depressant
May cause histamine release"
Propofol: CNS
"Decreases ICP and blood flow
Decreases intraocular pressure"
Sensory innervation of anterior two-thirds of tongue
Lingual nerve (V3, Trigeminal n.)
Sensory innervation of posterior third of tongue
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
(Nasopharynx and Oropharynx)"
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
(Hypopharynx)"
(Internal) Superior laryngeal branch of Vagus (X)
Sensory innervation to larynx below the vocal cords and trachea
Recurrent laryngeal branch of Vagus (X)
How to determine ETT size in children
4 + Age/4
Nerve responsible for laryngospasm
Superior laryngeal nerve (X)
Nerve blocks for awake intubation
"Lingual and Glossopharyngeal (@ anterior tonsillar pillars)
Transtracheal"
1 cm H2O in mm Hg
0.74
Eaton-Lambert myasthenic syndrome
Decreased release of ACh
Myasthenia gravis
"Decreased number of ACh receptors.
Resistant to depolarizing relaxants and increased sensitivity to nondepolarizers."
Dibucaine Challenge
"Detects pseudocholinesterase mutations.
20% inhibition (Homozygous atypical)"
Succinylcholine: Interactions
"Cholinesterase inhibitors (incr [ACh], inhibit pseudocholinesterase)
Pancuronium (inhibits pseudocholinesterase)"
Pancuronium: Side Effects
"Tachycardia (Blocks muscarinic receptors in SA node)
Allergic rxn if hypersensitivity to bromides (pancuronium bromide)"
Atracurium: Side Effects
"Histamine release (also with Mivacurium)
(Bronchospasm, Flushing, Hypotension)"
Nondepolarizers with significant hepatic metabolism
VECURONIUM and pancuronium
Nondepolarizers that depend on biliary excretion
Vecuronium and Rocuronium
Nondepolarizers with actions prolonged in renal failure
Pancuronium and Vecuronium
Effect of magnesium on nondepolarizers
Hypermagnesemia, as seen in preeclamptic patients, potentiates a nondepolarizing blockade by competing with calcium at the motor end plate.
Atracurium: Metabolites
Laudanosine - CNS stimulant, may cause seizures
Atracurium: Metabolism
Hoffmann Elimination and Ester hydrolysis (nonspecific esterases)
Atracurium: Interactions
"May precipitate if given with alkaline solution (Thiopental).
Markedly prolonged by Hypothermia."
Cisatracurium: Metabolism
Entirely Hoffmann Elimination
Cisatracurium: Metabolites
Laudanosine - CNS stimulant, may cause seizures
Pancuronium: Metabolites
d-acetylpancuronium
Pancuronium: Metabolism
Mainly renal excretion (40%%) with some hepatic metabolism.
Pancuronium: Interactions
TCAs and Halothane may cause arrhythmias.
Vecuronium: Metabolism
Primarily biliary excretion, but 25% renal.
Vecuronium: Metabolite
d-acetylvecuronium (active)
Vecuronium: Interaction
May precipitate if given with alkaline solution (Thiopental).
Rocuronium: Side Effects
Most anaphylactic.
Rocuronium: Metabolism
No Metabolism. Eliminated primarily by the liver and slightly by the kidneys.
MAC Isoflurane
1.17
MAC Nitrous Oxide
104
MAC Halothane
0.75
MAC Enflurane
1.63
MAC Desflurane
6.6
MAC Sevoflurane
2.1
Vapor Pressure Isoflurane
240 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Nitrous Oxide
Gas
Vapor Pressure Halothane
244 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Enflurane
172 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Desflurane
669 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Sevoflurane
170 mm Hg
Blood:Gas partition Isoflurane
1.46 [4]
Blood:Gas partition Nitrous Oxide
0.46 [2]
Blood:Gas partition Halothane
2.54
Blood:Gas partition Enflurane
1.9
Blood:Gas partition Desflurane
0.42 [1]
Blood:Gas partition Sevoflurane
0.69 [3]
Metabolite Desflurane
"Carbon Monoxide
Metabolite Isoflurane
"Trifluoroacetatic acid
Metabolite Sevoflurane
Fluoride, Compound A/trifluoromethyl vinyl-ether (dose-dependent nephrotoxin in rats, 2 MAC-hour Rule)
Inhaled Anesthetic Hepatic Toxicity
"Trifluoroacetatic acid attaches to hepatocytes -> sensitization (antitrifluoroacetylated protein antibodies).
Side Effects Enflurane: Cardiac
Depresses myocardial contractility and sensitizes the myocardium to epinephrine.
Side Effects Enflurane: Neuro
"Increases secretion of CSF and resistance to CSF outflow.
Enzymes involved in hepatic metabolism
P-450, specifically CYP 2EI)
Most important route of elimination of inhaled anesthetics
Alveolus
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Respiratory
"Diffusion Hypoxia
Meyer-Overton Rule
The anesthetic potency of inhalation agents correlates directly with their lipid solubility.
Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC)
The alveolar concentration that prevents movement in 50% of patients in response to a standardized stimulus. (Equivalent to ED50)
Hypoxic Drive
The ventilatory response to arterial hypoxia that is mediated by peripheral chemoreceptors in the carotid bodies. Markedly depressed by Nitrous.
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Cardiac
"Direct myocardial depression
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: CNS
"Increases CBF and volume -> mild increase in ICP.
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Neuromuscular
"May cause skeletal rigidity at high concentrations (hyperbaric chamber).
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Renal
Decreases renal blood flow by increasing renal vascular resistance -> Decreased GFR and UOP.
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: GI
Possibly increased post-op N/V (chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting center in medulla)
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Immune
"Inhibits B12-dependent enzymes:
Contraindications to Nitrous Oxide
Air embolism, Pneumothorax, Acute intestinal obstruction, Pneumocephalus, Pulmonary air cysts, Intraocular air bubbles, tympanic membrane grafting, Pulmonary HTN, Pregnancy (poss teratogenic)
Critical Temperature
Temperature above which a liquid cannot be formed by an increase in pressure.
Side Effects Halothane: Cardiac
"Direct myocardial depression (2.0 MAC -> 50% Decrease in BP and CO)
Side Effects Halothane: Respiratory
"Severely depresses hypoxic drive
Side Effects Halothane: CNS
"Blunts cerebral autoregulation
Side Effects Halothane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Side Effects Halothane: Renal
Decreases renal blood flow by decreased BP and CO -> Decreased GFR and UOP.
Side Effects Halothane: Hepatic
"Decreased hepatic blood flow proportional to CO.
Prevents trifluoroacetic acid formation from inhalation anesthetics
Pretreatment with Disulfiram
Contraindications to Halothane
"Unexplained liver dysfunction
Side Effects Isoflurane: Cardiac
"Dilates coronary arteries
Side Effects Isoflurane: Respiratory
"Depresses hypoxic drive
Side Effects Isoflurane: CNS
">1 MAC increases CBF and ICP
Side Effects Isoflurane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Side Effects Isoflurane: Renal
Decreases renal blood flow by decreased BP and CO -> Decreased GFR and UOP.
Side Effects Isoflurane: Hepatic
Hepatic blood flow is reduced
Malignant Hyperthermia
"Ryanodine receptor mutation
Contraindications to Isoflurane
None
Side Effects Desflurane: Cardiac
Rapid increases in concentration may lead to increased HR, BP, and catecholamine levels. Attenuated by fentanyl, esmolol, or clonidine.
Side Effects Desflurane: Respiratory
"Irritating to upper airways.
Side Effects Desflurane: CNS
"Increases CBF and ICP.
Side Effects Desflurane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Side Effects Desflurane: Renal
None
Side Effects Desflurane: Hepatic
None
Contraindications to Desflurane
Severe hypovolemia, MH, intracranial hypertension
Signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning under anesthesia
"Carboxyhemoglobin on ABG
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Cardiac
"Lowers arterial BP
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Respiratory
"Non-pungent (inhalation inductions)
Side Effects Sevoflurane: CNS
>1.5 MAC may impair cerebral autoregulation
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Renal
Compound A -> decreased concentrating ability
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Hepatic
Decreases portal vein flow, but increases hepatic artery flow - net zero
Contraindications to Sevoflurane
Severe hypovolemia, MH, intracranial hypertension
Anatomic Dead Space
1 mL/kg/breath
Equipment Dead Space
Compliance x Pressure
Volume of Distribution
Dose/Concentration
Thiopental: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Thiopental: CNS
"Constrict cerebral vasculature
Thiopental: Hepatic
"Induction of hepatic enzymes
Thiopental: Immunological
"May cause histamine release
Benzodiazepine-receptor antagonist
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepines: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Benzodiazepines: Metabolism
Glucuronidation
Diazepam: Metabolites
"Pharmacologically Active:
Midazolam: Metabolites
alpha-hydroxymidazolam
Midazolam: Interactions
Erythromycin inhibits metabolism and causes a 2-3x prolongation and intensification
Diazepam: Interactions
"Cimetidine binds P-450 and reduces metabolism.
Opioid μ-receptor
"Supraspinal analgesia (μ-1)
Opioid κ-receptor
"Sedation
Opioid δ-receptor
"Analgesia
Opioid σ-receptor
"Dysphoria
Morphine: Metabolites
"Accumulate in renal impairment -> narcosis and ventilatory depression
Meperidine: Metabolites
normeperidine, active metabolite associated with seizures not reversed by naloxone
Remifentanyl: Metabolism
"Unique ester structure makes it susceptible to rapid ester hydrolysis by nonspecific esterases in blood and tissue.
Opioids associated with histamine release
"Morphine and Meperidine
Opioids associated with muscle rigidity
"Fentanyl, sufentanil, and alfentanil
Meperidine: Interactions
"MAO-I:
Alfentail: Interactions
Erythromycin: leading to prolonged sedation and respiratory distress
Ketamine: Mechanism
"Functionally “dissociates” the Thalamus from the Limbic cortex.
Ketamine: Cardiac
"Increases HR, BP, and CO due to central sympathetic stimulation and inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake.
Ketamine: Respiratory
Potent bronchodilator (great for asthma)
Ketamine: CNS
Increases CMRO2, blood flow, and ICP
Ketamine: Interactions
"Theophylline may predispose to seizures
Etomidate: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Etomidate: Metabolism
Rapid metabolism by P-450 and plasma esterases.
Etomidate: CNS
"Decreases CMRO2, blood flow, and ICP
Etomidate: Endocrine
Induction doses transiently inhibit enzymes involved in cortisol and aldosterone synthesis. Long-term infusions lead to adrenocortical suppression.
Etomidate: Interactions
Fentanyl prolongs half-life and increases plasma level.
Propofol: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Propofol: Emulsion
Soybean Oil, Glycerol, and Egg Lecithin (yolk)
Propofol Infusion Syndrome
"Lipemia, Metabolic (Lactic) acidosis, and death.
Propofol: Respiratory
"Profound respiratory depressant
Propofol: CNS
"Decreases ICP and blood flow
Sensory innervation of anterior two-thirds of tongue
Lingual nerve (V3, Trigeminal n.)
Sensory innervation of posterior third of tongue
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
(Nasopharynx and Oropharynx)"
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
(Hypopharynx)"
(Internal) Superior laryngeal branch of Vagus (X)
Sensory innervation to larynx below the vocal cords and trachea
Recurrent laryngeal branch of Vagus (X)
How to determine ETT size in children
4 + Age/4
Nerve responsible for laryngospasm
Superior laryngeal nerve (X)
Nerve blocks for awake intubation
"Lingual and Glossopharyngeal (@ anterior tonsillar pillars)
1 cm H2O in mm Hg
0.74
Eaton-Lambert myasthenic syndrome
Decreased release of ACh
Myasthenia gravis
"Decreased number of ACh receptors.
Dibucaine Challenge
"Detects pseudocholinesterase mutations.
Succinylcholine: Interactions
"Cholinesterase inhibitors (incr [ACh], inhibit pseudocholinesterase)
Pancuronium: Side Effects
"Tachycardia (Blocks muscarinic receptors in SA node)
Atracurium: Side Effects
"Histamine release (also with Mivacurium)
Nondepolarizers with significant hepatic metabolism
VECURONIUM and pancuronium
Nondepolarizers that depend on biliary excretion
Vecuronium and Rocuronium
Nondepolarizers with actions prolonged in renal failure
Pancuronium and Vecuronium
Effect of magnesium on nondepolarizers
Hypermagnesemia, as seen in preeclamptic patients, potentiates a nondepolarizing blockade by competing with calcium at the motor end plate.
Atracurium: Metabolites
Laudanosine - CNS stimulant, may cause seizures
Atracurium: Metabolism
Hoffmann Elimination and Ester hydrolysis (nonspecific esterases)
Atracurium: Interactions
"May precipitate if given with alkaline solution (Thiopental).
Cisatracurium: Metabolism
Entirely Hoffmann Elimination
Cisatracurium: Metabolites
Laudanosine - CNS stimulant, may cause seizures
Pancuronium: Metabolites
d-acetylpancuronium
Pancuronium: Metabolism
Mainly renal excretion (40%%) with some hepatic metabolism.
Pancuronium: Interactions
TCAs and Halothane may cause arrhythmias.
Vecuronium: Metabolism
Primarily biliary excretion, but 25% renal.
Vecuronium: Metabolite
d-acetylvecuronium (active)
Vecuronium: Interaction
May precipitate if given with alkaline solution (Thiopental).
Rocuronium: Side Effects
Most anaphylactic.
Rocuronium: Metabolism
No Metabolism. Eliminated primarily by the liver and slightly by the kidneys.
MAC Isoflurane
1.17
MAC Nitrous Oxide
104
MAC Halothane
0.75
MAC Enflurane
1.63
MAC Desflurane
6.6
MAC Sevoflurane
2.1
Vapor Pressure Isoflurane
240 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Nitrous Oxide
Gas
Vapor Pressure Halothane
244 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Enflurane
172 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Desflurane
669 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure Sevoflurane
170 mm Hg
Blood:Gas partition Isoflurane
1.46 [4]
Blood:Gas partition Nitrous Oxide
0.46 [2]
Blood:Gas partition Halothane
2.54
Blood:Gas partition Enflurane
1.9
Blood:Gas partition Desflurane
0.42 [1]
Blood:Gas partition Sevoflurane
0.69 [3]
Metabolite Desflurane
"Carbon Monoxide
Trifluoroacetatic acid
(may lead to Inhaled Anesthetic Hepatic Toxicity)"
Metabolite Isoflurane
"Trifluoroacetatic acid
(may lead to Inhaled Anesthetic Hepatic Toxicity)"
Metabolite Sevoflurane
Fluoride, Compound A/trifluoromethyl vinyl-ether (dose-dependent nephrotoxin in rats, 2 MAC-hour Rule)
Inhaled Anesthetic Hepatic Toxicity
"Trifluoroacetatic acid attaches to hepatocytes -> sensitization (antitrifluoroacetylated protein antibodies).
Subsequent exposures -> immune-modulated reaction.
1. ISO 2. DES 3. HALOTHANE
SEVO does not cause!
1/35,000
"Centrilobular necrosis"
Side Effects Enflurane: Cardiac
Depresses myocardial contractility and sensitizes the myocardium to epinephrine.
Side Effects Enflurane: Neuro
"Increases secretion of CSF and resistance to CSF outflow.
May lead to tonic-clonic seizures during deep anesthesia."
Enzymes involved in hepatic metabolism
P-450, specifically CYP 2EI)
Most important route of elimination of inhaled anesthetics
Alveolus
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Respiratory
"Diffusion Hypoxia
Depresses Hypoxic Drive
Expansion of air spaces (50% will 2x, 70% will 4x)"
Meyer-Overton Rule
The anesthetic potency of inhalation agents correlates directly with their lipid solubility.
Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC)
The alveolar concentration that prevents movement in 50% of patients in response to a standardized stimulus. (Equivalent to ED50)
Hypoxic Drive
The ventilatory response to arterial hypoxia that is mediated by peripheral chemoreceptors in the carotid bodies. Markedly depressed by Nitrous.
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Cardiac
"Direct myocardial depression
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: CNS
"Increases CBF and volume -> mild increase in ICP.
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Neuromuscular
"May cause skeletal rigidity at high concentrations (hyperbaric chamber).
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Renal
Decreases renal blood flow by increasing renal vascular resistance -> Decreased GFR and UOP.
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: GI
Possibly increased post-op N/V (chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting center in medulla)
Side Effects Nitrous Oxide: Immune
"Inhibits B12-dependent enzymes:
Contraindications to Nitrous Oxide
Air embolism, Pneumothorax, Acute intestinal obstruction, Pneumocephalus, Pulmonary air cysts, Intraocular air bubbles, tympanic membrane grafting, Pulmonary HTN, Pregnancy (poss teratogenic)
Critical Temperature
Temperature above which a liquid cannot be formed by an increase in pressure.
Side Effects Halothane: Cardiac
"Direct myocardial depression (2.0 MAC -> 50% Decrease in BP and CO)
Side Effects Halothane: Respiratory
"Severely depresses hypoxic drive
Side Effects Halothane: CNS
"Blunts cerebral autoregulation
Side Effects Halothane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Side Effects Halothane: Renal
Decreases renal blood flow by decreased BP and CO -> Decreased GFR and UOP.
Side Effects Halothane: Hepatic
"Decreased hepatic blood flow proportional to CO.
Prevents trifluoroacetic acid formation from inhalation anesthetics
Pretreatment with Disulfiram
Contraindications to Halothane
"Unexplained liver dysfunction
Side Effects Isoflurane: Cardiac
"Dilates coronary arteries
Side Effects Isoflurane: Respiratory
"Depresses hypoxic drive
Side Effects Isoflurane: CNS
">1 MAC increases CBF and ICP
Side Effects Isoflurane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Side Effects Isoflurane: Renal
Decreases renal blood flow by decreased BP and CO -> Decreased GFR and UOP.
Side Effects Isoflurane: Hepatic
Hepatic blood flow is reduced
Malignant Hyperthermia
"Ryanodine receptor mutation
Contraindications to Isoflurane
None
Side Effects Desflurane: Cardiac
Rapid increases in concentration may lead to increased HR, BP, and catecholamine levels. Attenuated by fentanyl, esmolol, or clonidine.
Side Effects Desflurane: Respiratory
"Irritating to upper airways.
Side Effects Desflurane: CNS
"Increases CBF and ICP.
Side Effects Desflurane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Side Effects Desflurane: Renal
None
Side Effects Desflurane: Hepatic
None
Contraindications to Desflurane
Severe hypovolemia, MH, intracranial hypertension
Signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning under anesthesia
"Carboxyhemoglobin on ABG
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Cardiac
"Lowers arterial BP
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Respiratory
"Non-pungent (inhalation inductions)
Side Effects Sevoflurane: CNS
>1.5 MAC may impair cerebral autoregulation
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Neuromuscular
"Potentiates non-depolarizers
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Renal
Compound A -> decreased concentrating ability
Side Effects Sevoflurane: Hepatic
Decreases portal vein flow, but increases hepatic artery flow - net zero
Contraindications to Sevoflurane
Severe hypovolemia, MH, intracranial hypertension
Anatomic Dead Space
1 mL/kg/breath
Equipment Dead Space
Compliance x Pressure
Volume of Distribution
Dose/Concentration
Thiopental: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Thiopental: CNS
"Constrict cerebral vasculature
Thiopental: Hepatic
"Induction of hepatic enzymes
Thiopental: Immunological
"May cause histamine release
Benzodiazepine-receptor antagonist
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepines: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Benzodiazepines: Metabolism
Glucuronidation
Diazepam: Metabolites
"Pharmacologically Active:
Midazolam: Metabolites
alpha-hydroxymidazolam
Midazolam: Interactions
Erythromycin inhibits metabolism and causes a 2-3x prolongation and intensification
Diazepam: Interactions
"Cimetidine binds P-450 and reduces metabolism.
Opioid μ-receptor
"Supraspinal analgesia (μ-1)
Opioid κ-receptor
"Sedation
Opioid δ-receptor
"Analgesia
Opioid σ-receptor
"Dysphoria
Morphine: Metabolites
"Accumulate in renal impairment -> narcosis and ventilatory depression
Meperidine: Metabolites
normeperidine, active metabolite associated with seizures not reversed by naloxone
Remifentanyl: Metabolism
"Unique ester structure makes it susceptible to rapid ester hydrolysis by nonspecific esterases in blood and tissue.
Opioids associated with histamine release
"Morphine and Meperidine
Opioids associated with muscle rigidity
"Fentanyl, sufentanil, and alfentanil
Meperidine: Interactions
"MAO-I:
Alfentail: Interactions
Erythromycin: leading to prolonged sedation and respiratory distress
Ketamine: Mechanism
"Functionally “dissociates” the Thalamus from the Limbic cortex.
Ketamine: Cardiac
"Increases HR, BP, and CO due to central sympathetic stimulation and inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake.
Ketamine: Respiratory
Potent bronchodilator (great for asthma)
Ketamine: CNS
Increases CMRO2, blood flow, and ICP
Ketamine: Interactions
"Theophylline may predispose to seizures
Etomidate: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Etomidate: Metabolism
Rapid metabolism by P-450 and plasma esterases.
Etomidate: CNS
"Decreases CMRO2, blood flow, and ICP
Etomidate: Endocrine
Induction doses transiently inhibit enzymes involved in cortisol and aldosterone synthesis. Long-term infusions lead to adrenocortical suppression.
Etomidate: Interactions
Fentanyl prolongs half-life and increases plasma level.
Propofol: Mechanism
+ GABA-A
Propofol: Emulsion
Soybean Oil, Glycerol, and Egg Lecithin (yolk)
Propofol Infusion Syndrome
"Lipemia, Metabolic (Lactic) acidosis, and death.
Propofol: Respiratory
"Profound respiratory depressant
Propofol: CNS
"Decreases ICP and blood flow
Sensory innervation of anterior two-thirds of tongue
Lingual nerve (V3, Trigeminal n.)
Sensory innervation of posterior third of tongue
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
(Nasopharynx and Oropharynx)"
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
(Hypopharynx)"
(Internal) Superior laryngeal branch of Vagus (X)
Sensory innervation to larynx below the vocal cords and trachea
Recurrent laryngeal branch of Vagus (X)
How to determine ETT size in children
4 + Age/4
Nerve responsible for laryngospasm
Superior laryngeal nerve (X)
Nerve blocks for awake intubation
"Lingual and Glossopharyngeal (@ anterior tonsillar pillars)
1 cm H2O in mm Hg
0.74
Eaton-Lambert myasthenic syndrome
Decreased release of ACh
Myasthenia gravis
"Decreased number of ACh receptors.
Dibucaine Challenge
"Detects pseudocholinesterase mutations.
Succinylcholine: Interactions
"Cholinesterase inhibitors (incr [ACh], inhibit pseudocholinesterase)
Pancuronium: Side Effects
"Tachycardia (Blocks muscarinic receptors in SA node)
Atracurium: Side Effects
"Histamine release (also with Mivacurium)
Nondepolarizers with significant hepatic metabolism
VECURONIUM and pancuronium
Nondepolarizers that depend on biliary excretion
Vecuronium and Rocuronium
Nondepolarizers with actions prolonged in renal failure
Pancuronium and Vecuronium
Effect of magnesium on nondepolarizers
Hypermagnesemia, as seen in preeclamptic patients, potentiates a nondepolarizing blockade by competing with calcium at the motor end plate.
Atracurium: Metabolites
Laudanosine - CNS stimulant, may cause seizures
Atracurium: Metabolism
Hoffmann Elimination and Ester hydrolysis (nonspecific esterases)
Atracurium: Interactions
"May precipitate if given with alkaline solution (Thiopental).
Cisatracurium: Metabolism
Entirely Hoffmann Elimination
Cisatracurium: Metabolites
Laudanosine - CNS stimulant, may cause seizures
Pancuronium: Metabolites
d-acetylpancuronium
Pancuronium: Metabolism
Mainly renal excretion (40%%) with some hepatic metabolism.
Pancuronium: Interactions
TCAs and Halothane may cause arrhythmias.
Vecuronium: Metabolism
Primarily biliary excretion, but 25% renal.
Vecuronium: Metabolite
d-acetylvecuronium (active)
Vecuronium: Interaction
May precipitate if given with alkaline solution (Thiopental).
Rocuronium: Side Effects
Most anaphylactic.
Rocuronium: Metabolism
No Metabolism. Eliminated primarily by the liver and slightly by the kidneys.