GENERAL ADJUNCTS Flashcards

1
Q

what are they?

A

dexmedetomidine
benzodiazepine
opioid analgesics

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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

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3
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used for preoperative medication
-anxiolytic, hypnotic, amnesic, anti convulsant, sedative

midazolam preferred, synergistic with propofol

A

benzos

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4
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fentanyl, hydromorphone, morphine, remifentanil commonly used

reduce requirements for other IV and inhalation anesthetic agents

A

opioid analgesics

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