Chapter 15 Anaesthesia Flashcards
1
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Entonox- nitrous oxide use?
A
cant use alone because not strong used as maintenance 50/50 mix of oxygen and nitrous oxide self admin used in labour
2
Q
what is malignant hyperthermia
A
lethal complication- side effect of anaethesia
rapid rise in body temperature
muscle rigidity
tachy
acidosis
most common in volatile liquid anaesthesia
3
Q
what is used to treat malignant hyperthermia
A
dantrolene
4
Q
which medicines are stopped before anaesthesia
A
combined oral contraceptives
MAOI
Lithium before major surgery
k sparing, ACEI, ARBS and herbal meds 24 hrs before
antiplatelet, anticoagulants- stop or give heparin or LMWH
5
Q
which medicatiuons are continued under anaestheseia
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A
anti-epileptics antiparkinsons antipsychotics anxiolytics brocnhodilators cardiovascular drus
6
Q
Which meds are used as sedation in dental pain
A
temazepam
diazepam
7
Q
medications given before operation
A
give night and morning before short acting is best anxiety/sedation benzodiazepines anxiety/sedation
8
Q
what can be given for post op pain and why
A
no resp depression or dependenceNSAID
