Analgesia Flashcards
1
Q
What should we give to mild, moderate, severe pain?
A
Mild: paracetamol
Moderate: paracetamol + NSAIDS
Severe: paracetamol + NSAIDS + opioid
2
Q
Mechanism of action of paracetamol to reduce pain?
A
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS (a pain stimulant)
3
Q
Mechanism of action of NSAIDS to reduce pain?
A
Inhibit enzyme cyclo-oxygenase (COX) which prevents prostaglandin synthesis (which causes inflammation and pain)
4
Q
The opioid receptors ?
A
Mu, gamma, delta
5
Q
Give an example of an analgesic and their mechanism of action
A
Lidocaine, blocks sodium channels therefore doesn’t allow for propagation of nerve signals
6
Q
What is PCEA
A
Patient controlled epidural anasthesia
