Anesthesia Flashcards
anesthesia
loss of sensation, CNS depression or stimulation
effects of anesthesia
sedation, tranquilization, immobility, muscle relaxation, unconsciousness, pain control
general anesthesia
reversible, produced by administration of one or more drugs, unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, loss of sensation and prep for Sx
surgical anesthesia
stage of general, analgesia and muscle relaxation, eliminate pain and movement
stages of consciousness
light-deep sedation
borderline conscious
hypnosis, narcosis
stages of unconscious
light-deep anesthesia, overdose
tranquilization
calmness, P reluctant to move, aware of surroundings
hypnosis
drug induced, sleeplike state, impairs response, P can be aroused with significant stimulation
Narcosis
drug induced sleep, P not easily aroused, associated with narcotics
Local anesthesia
targets small specific area, loss of sensation, drug infiltration to desired area
topical anesthesia
applied to body surfaces or wound, superficial loss of sensation
regional anesthesia
loss of sensation to limited area of body, nerve block, epidural anesthesia
balanced anesthesia
multiple drugs in small quantities, maximized benefits, minimizes adverse effects, anesthetic control
techs role
anesthetic machine, prep, operation, maintenance, administer anesthetic agents, P monitoring
