Anesthesia Flashcards
Goals of Anesthesiologist
Loss of consciousness, pain and memory of the patient; Maintain vital functions such as cardiovascular , pulmonary and renal. Keep patient from moving (muscle relaxation). Help us by maintaining conditions for monitoring.
Define Anesthesia
Loss of consiousness
Analgesia
Absence of pain
Amnesia
Absence of memory
Define MAC
Minimun Alveolar Concentration
The amount of agent required to prevent movement in 50% of patients when exposed to a painful stimulation like an incision
What is the dose and potency for Isoflurane
1.15% semi short (Purple)
What is the dose and potency for Desflurane
6% fast acting (Blue)
What is the dose and potency for Sevoflurane
1.71% intermediate (Yellow)
What is the dose and potency for Haloflurane
.77% Fairly rapid
What is the dose and potency for Enflurane
1.7% (brown)
What is the dose and potency for Nitrous oxide
104% fast
Narcotic (Opiod)
Potent analgesic (Pain), light blue label, can decrease respiratory function. most end in “il” or “yl”
Sufenatanil
most petent narcotic
Morphine
Narcotic long lasting (3-4 hrs)
Fentanyl
Most common narcotic