Anesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
Propofol
A
IV
Pain during injection so use lidocaine, rapid liver elimination
2
Q
Sodium Pentothol
A
IV
Fast and lasts, low bp, tachycardia, airway obstruction
Use barbiturates to reduce cerebral demand/ICP
3
Q
Etomidate
A
pain, myoclonus, but very cardio-stable, less effect on ventilation
4
Q
Ketamine
A
Stimulates sympathetic, helpful during shock
NMDA receptor antagonist
5
Q
Midazalam
A
Short acting BZD
Anxiolytic, amnestic
Flumanazil reverses
6
Q
Fentanyl
A
Opioid, reversed by naloxone
7
Q
Remafentinil
A
Ultra short acting opioid
Chest rigidity and respiratory depression at high doses
Naloxone reverses this
8
Q
Dexmedetomidine
A
Alpha 2 agonist
Bradycardia and hypotension
