ANESTHESIA (induction)

Question 1

Types of Induction Drugs?

Answer 1

1) Benzodiazepines
2) Barbiturates
3) Alkyphenols
4) Phencyclidines
5) Others

Question 2

Name of Benzodiazepines?

Answer 2

(anticonvulsant, anxiolysis, amnesia, muscle relaxant)
Midazolam
-good for liver failure

Diazepam

• bad for liver failure
• converted to active liver metabolites

Question 3

Name of Barbiturates?

Answer 3

(anticonvulsant, anxiolysis, amnesia, hypnotic)
Thiopental
-bad for liver failure, neuro, asthma
-increases HR

Question 4

Name of Alkylphenols?

Answer 4

(amnesia, muscle relaxant)
Propafol
-good for neuro and increases bronchodilation
-decreases BP and PONV
-pain at injection site

Question 5

Name of Phencyclidines?

Answer 5

(amnesia, analgesia)
Ketamine
-good for awake intubation and increased bronchodilation
-bad for head trauma and increases BP and ICP
-beware of reemergence phenomenon

Question 6

Name of Other Drugs?

Answer 6

(amnesia)
Etomidate
-decreases cardiopulmonary effects
-increases PONV, twitching, hiccups
-pain at injection site