GENERAL ADJUNCTS Flashcards
1
Q
what are they?
A
dexmedetomidine
benzodiazepine
opioid analgesics
2
Q
selective alpha 2 agonist specific for the alpha 2a receptor
ICU sedation, adjunct to inhaled or IV anesthetics
decrease BP and HR
hypnotic, analgesia, decrease ICP
A
dexmedetomidine
3
Q
used for preoperative medication
-anxiolytic, hypnotic, amnesic, anti convulsant, sedative
midazolam preferred, synergistic with propofol
A
benzos
4
Q
fentanyl, hydromorphone, morphine, remifentanil commonly used
reduce requirements for other IV and inhalation anesthetic agents
A
opioid analgesics