General Anaesthetics

Question 1

Ether

Answer 1

First used in operations by Crawford Long. Its flammability and capacity to cause excessive vomiting were major drawbacks that led to the cessation of its use.

Question 2

Etomidate

Answer 2

A more recent IV anaesthetic. It is metabolised more rapidly than thiopentone and are thus less likely to produce prolonged effects. It is useful for the induction of anaesthesia. Primary target is the GABA A receptor,causing prolongation of GABAergic IPSPs. `

Question 3

Halothane

Answer 3

An inhalational general anaesthetic that has several potential targets: alpha subunit of the GABA A receptor, glycine receptors, TASK3 2PK+ channels

Question 4

Nitrous Oxide

Answer 4

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Question 5

Propofol

Answer 5

Something to do with anasthetics

Question 6

Thiopental

Answer 6

Something to do with anaesthetics