Clinical CNS Flashcards
1
Q
What do you use to ease intubation?
A
Paralytics and sedatives
2
Q
What is a paralytic that can be used in intubation? What is it’s mechanism?
A
Succinylcholine. It is an Ach agonist: depolarizing agent that overstimulates the cell.
3
Q
What is a sedative that is reversible?
A
Benzodiazepines: diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam
4
Q
What are sedatives that will not cause hypotension?
A
Etomidate and thiopental
5
Q
What can be used to treat hypotension that will not cause arrhythmias?
A
Norepinephrine
6
Q
What can be given to prevent seizures?
A
Benzos, phenobarbital, phenytoin
