Anesthesia Flashcards
weak bases that block the voltage gated Na channels of excitable membranes
local anesthetics
local anesthetics affect smaller and myelinated fibers (C fibers) first and build to A. order that sensation is lost in
pain, cold, warmth, touch, deep pressure, motor
indications: skin irritation, hemorrhoids, mouth/gum irritation, poison ivy, sore throat, gag reflex suppression
topical benzocaine
contra: “Benzocaine (Orajel®, Dermoplast®)
Gels, sprays, liquids, and lozenges”
Oral formulations are not for children <2 years old
max doses for “Benzocaine (Orajel®, Dermoplast®)
Gels, sprays, liquids, and lozenges”
4 doses/day
local anesthetic FDA warning
FDA label warning about methemoglobinemia (oxidized iron in hemoglobin (confusion, discolored lips / nail beds/ skin, HA, SOB) on all OTC products
group: “Benzocaine (Orajel®, Dermoplast®)
Gels, sprays, liquids, and lozenges”
Cocaine
“Tetracaine
topical or inj”
esters
group: “Lidocaine(Icy Hot®,Salonpas®, Xylocaine®) max dose = 4mg/kg (NTE 300mg)
spray, patch, ointment, lotion, jelly, gel, mouthwash”
Bupivacaine (Marcaine®)
amides
indications: Great for nose and throat procedures/injuries (sometimes eye) applied topically
cocaine
lidocaine max dose
4mg/kg NTE 300mg
MOA: metabolised in liver. Quickest onset (1-5 min) and shortest duration (20-60 min). Bleeds less and lasts longer if combined w/ epi (120-240 min) due to vasoconstriction
lidocaine
lidocaine contra
AVOID epinephrine injection locally to digits in those with known PAD
LAST order of symptom presentation
drowsiness, paresthesias in mouth/tongue, tinnitus / auditory hallucination, muscular spasm, seizures, coma, resp arrest, cardiac arrest
how to make lidocaine injection sting less
warm to room temp, add Na bicarb
LAST treatment
IV lipid emulsion, secure airway, anticonvulsant
Bupivacaine (Marcaine®)
contra
Contraindicated for local infiltration in pregnant women