Anaesthesia

Question 1

Why use preanesthesia

Answer 1

1. Reduce anxiety
2. Cause amnesia
3. Supplement analgesia so less anasthesia needed
4. Reduce acidity
5. Antiemetic effect
6. Prevent secretion, vagal stimulation by anaesthesia.

Question 2

Agents used in preanesthesia

Answer 2

Opioids
Sedatives
Anticholinergic agents
Antiemetic
Antacidic

Question 3

Opiod use in preanesthesia

Answer 3

Sedation
Allow smooth induction hence less anaesthesia needed
Analgesia

Question 4

Side effects of using opiods in preanesthesia

Answer 4

Asthma
Urine retention
Slow recovery
Billiary spasms

Question 5

Uses of sedatives in preanesthesia

Answer 5

Benzodiazepines (diazepam n lorazepam)
Sedate
Depress resp system
Smooth induction

Promethazine
Sedate
Antiemetic effect
Anticholinergic effect
Minimal depression of resp system

Question 6

Antiacids in preanesthesia are indicated for which groups of people?

Answer 6

Obese
Those going through long surgeries
C.S

Question 7

Why should antiacids be used during preanesthesia on specific groups

Answer 7

They have risk of acidic regurgitation, stress ulcers, and aspiration pneumonia.

Question 8

Antiemetics used in preanesthesia

Answer 8

Ondansetron
Metoclopramide

They reduce aspirations
Control nausea and vomiting preanesthesia