ANESTHESIA VARIATIONS POWERPOINT

Question 1

Analgesia

Answer 1

Absence of Pain (Some sensations persist)

Question 2

Anesthesia

Answer 2

Loss of all sensation through the loss of nerve conduction

Question 3

The confusion of terminology (analgesia, anesthesia sedation, etc) is often a result of whether or not there is a loss of _____________________________

Answer 3

Consciousness

Question 4

Two categories of factors that affect the choice of locals

Answer 4

Animal factors
External factors

Question 5

Three elements of animal factors that determine choice of local anesthetics PAT

Answer 5

Physical status
Age
Temperament

Question 6

Four elements of external factors that determine choice of local anesthetics SCAT

Answer 6

1. Surgical procedure
2. Cost
3. Anesthetist skill lvl
4. Time restraints

Question 7

What is the mechanism of local anesthetics

Answer 7

Prevent nerve transmission by blocking sodium channels which prevents depolarization

Question 8

What is neuroleptanalgesia

Answer 8

Using an opioid and a tranquilizer together

Question 9

Three combination methods when using a local anesthetic

Answer 9

1. General anesthesia
2. Neuroleptanalgesia
3. Tranquilizer or sedative

Question 10

A combination of a local with neuroleptanalgesia is good for what two cases

Answer 10

1. Minor procedures
2. High risk patients