4.7 General Anesthetics Flashcards
0
Q
What are the classic stages of general anesthetics?
A
Analgesia
excitement (delirium)
surgical anesthesia
medullary depression
1
Q
What are the 4 characteristics of an ideal anesthetic?
A
Smooth, rapid loss of consciousness
Fast recovery
Wide margin of safety
No adverse effects
2
Q
What are 5 types of IV general anesthetics?
A
Propofol Barbituates Benzodiazepines Ketamine Opioids
3
Q
What are the 3 inhaled general anesthetics?
A
Isoflurane
Desflurane
Sevoflurane
4
Q
Of what use are opioids in general anesthesia?
A
They are not anesthetic or sedative, however they are useful for intra- and post-operative analgesics
5
Q
Which of the CNS depressants has synergistic effects with opioids and propofol?
A
Benzodiazepines
6
Q
Which IV general anesthetics cause CV depression AND respiratory depression?
A
Propofol
Barbituates
Benzodiazepines
