Chapter 1 (Part 7) Flashcards
State of narcosis or severe CNS depression produce by pharmacologic agents, analgesia, and reflex loss
Anesthesia
Can produce muscle relaxation, block transmission of pain nerve impulses and suppress reflexes
Anesthetics
Temporarily decrease memory retrieval and recall
Anesthesia
The effects of anesthesia are monitored by considering the following parameters
- Respiration
- 02 saturation
- CO2 levels
- HR and BP
- Urine output
Types of Anesthesia
- General
- Regional
- Local
Reversible
General anesthesia
Complete loss of conciousness
General Anesthesia
Analgesia, sedation, & relaxant
General Anesthesia
Produce amnesia and hypnosis
General Anesthesia
Techniques used in General Anesthesia
- IV Anesthesia
- Inhalation Anesthesia
This being administered IV and extremely rapid (GA)
IV Anesthesia
How long will IV anesthesia take an effect
after 30 minutes of introduction
Volatile liquid or gas introduced via mask or ET tube (GA)
Inhalation Anesthesia
What is Inhalation Anesthesia mixed of
Nitrous oxide or oxygen
Stages of General Anesthesia
Stage 1: Onset/Induction
Stage 2: Excitement/Delirium
Stage 3: Surgical
Stage 4: Medullary/Stage of Danger
Dizziness, feeling of detachment
Stage 1: Onset/Induction
Ringing, roaring, buzzing in ear
Stage 1: Onset/Induction
Struggling, talking, singing, laughing, or
crying is avoided
Stage 2: Excitement/Delirium