Anesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the effects of ketamine on CBF, metabolic rate, and ICP?
A
CBF: increased
CMRO2: increased
ICP: increased (controversial)
2
Q
Which inhalational anesthetic causes the least increase in CBF?
A
isoflurane
3
Q
What is the side effect of enflurane?
A
lowers seizure threshold
4
Q
What is the effect of thiopental on CBF and CMRO2?
A
decreased both
5
Q
What is the effect of Etomidate on CBF, CMRO2, and CPP?
A
decreased CBF and CMRO2 while preserving CPP
6
Q
What is an important side effect of Etomidate use?
A
suppresses the adrenocortical response to stress
7
Q
What are the effects of fentanyl on CBF and CMRO2?
A
decreases both
8
Q
What anesthetic agents increase CBF?
A
in increasing order:
Nitrous oxide, isoflurane, enflurane, ketamine, and halothane
