Anesthesia Flashcards
Define Sedation
Calm state usually accompanied by drowsiness
Define Tranquilization
Calmness without drowsiness or loss of consciousness, no loss of pain
Define Analgesia
Decreased sensitivity to pain without loss of consciousness
Define Local anesthesia
Loss of sensation in peripheral nerves of a specific area without loss of consciousness
Define general anesthesia
Temporary, controllable, reliable loss of sensation and consciousness
What are the main risks of anesthesia?
Changes in BP, respiratory rate, HR, CNS function
What are pre-anesthetic drugs?
drugs that are administered before general anesthetic
What are the pre-anesthetic drug classes?
Tranquilizers, Analgesics, Anticholinergics
What is an example of a tranquilizer?
Diazepam
What is an example of an analgesic?
Buprenorphine
What are Anticholinergics?
Prevent slow heart rate and hyper salivation.
What are Induction drugs?
Create a rapid and smooth transition from conciousness to unconsciousness. Ex. Propofol.
What are Maintenance drugs?
Produce general anesthesia including loss of conciousness and muscle relaxation. Ex. Isoflurane
What is the goal of the Maintenance phase of anesthesia?
To keep unconscious enough while avoiding overdose.
What is CRI?
Continuous Rate Infusion
What happens during recover stage of anesthesia?
Put them on O2, leave tracheal tube in.
Then check swallow reflex
Monitor and observe
What equipment is used to monitor HR and rhythm?
Stethoscope, ECG monitor, Doppler
What is pulse deficit?
When hear rate and pulse are different.
What is a Esophageal Stehescope?
Long thin tube placed down esophagus.
What is used to monitor BP?
Doppler,
Oscillometric