anaesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three aims of anaesthesia?
A
hypnosis
analgesia
muscle relaxation
2
Q
what mediation can be used for induction of anaesthesia?
A
propofol
3
Q
what mediation can be used for muscle relaxation of anaesthesia?
A
depolarising - suxamethonium
non depolarising - vecuronium, atracurium
4
Q
what gas can be used for maintenance ?
A
halothane
enflurane
5
Q
what are the 7As of pre medication ?
A
anxiolytics analgesia antiemetics antacids anti sialogue antibiotics
6
Q
what can be a complication of propofol?
A
cardiorespiratory depression
7
Q
state some complications of anaesthesia ?
A
aspiration due to no cough reflex urinary retention pressure sores nerve palsies anaphylaxis oropharyngeal injury
8
Q
what are the three steps of WHO pain ladder?
A
1 = non opioid and paracetamol and NSAIDs 2 = weak and non opioid and paracetamol and NSAIDs 3 = strong and weak opioid and paracetamol and NSAIDs
9
Q
state some weak opioids
A
codeine
dihydrocodeine
tramadol
10
Q
state some strong opioids
A
morphine
oxycodone
fentanyl
