Analgesia: Ketamine, NSAIDs, Local Anesthetics Flashcards
1
Q
How does Ketamine work to produce an analgesic effect?
A
Blocks the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in the spinal cord
2
Q
How is Ketamine typically administered?
A
as a CRI in combination with an opioid
3
Q
What are NSAIDs good to use for? (2)
A
- all relieve somatic pain
2. visceral pain
4
Q
What are the adverse effects of NSAIDs? (2)
A
- GI
2. renal
5
Q
What drug should you not use with NSAIDs?
A
glucocorticoids
6
Q
What do Local Anesthetics do to prevent pain? (2)
A
- Prevent transduction
2. prevents transmission of pain impulses
7
Q
How long do Local Anesthetics have an effect?
A
Relatively short duration of action
8
Q
What are the potential adverse effects of Local Anesthetics?
A
Potential for toxicity with repeated doses
