Inhalational Agents II Flashcards

1
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Ether Day

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October 16, 1846

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Who successfully demonstrated how to use ether?

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William T.G. Morton

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Sevoflurane BP

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57°

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Sevo VP

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159mmHg

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Sevo Blood:Gas

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0.65

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Sevo Oil:Gas

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47

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Sevo MAC

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2%

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Isoflurane BP

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49°

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Iso VP

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238mmHg

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Iso Blood:Gas

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1.46

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Iso Oil:Gas

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91

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Iso MAC

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1.2%

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Desflurane BP

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24°

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Des VP

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669mmHg

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Des Blood:Gas

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0.42

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Des Oil:Gas

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19

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17
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Des MAC

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6%

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18
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Nitrous Oxide BP

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-88°

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19
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N2O VP

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38,770mmHg

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20
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N2O Blood:Gas

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0.42

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21
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N2O Oil:Gas

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1.4

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22
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N2O MAC

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104%

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23
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What factors influence PK?

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Absorption - uptake
Distribution - biotransformation
Excretion - elimination

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24
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Factors affecting FI

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Fresh gas flow
Breathing system volume
Machine absorption

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25
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Factors affecting FA

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Alveolar concentration

Agent blood solubility
Alveolar blood flow
Partial pressure b/w alveoli & venous blood

FA > ET

  • Venous admixture
  • Alveolar dead space
  • Non-uniform distribution
26
Q

Inhalational Agents MOA

A
???
NMDA receptors
Tandem pore K+ channels
VGNa+
Glycine receptors
GABA
Huff enough gas ya pass out
27
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CNS Sites

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Altered transmission in the cerebral cortex

Brain stem arousal centers - amnesia
Central thalamus (pain relay center) - analgesia
Spinal cord (skeletal muscle relaxation) - areflexia
28
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Meyer Overton Theory

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Lipophilicity = potency
Accepted dogma
BUT exceptions exist

29
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CNS Effects

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↓ CMRO2
↑ CBF (dose dependent)
Cerebral vascular responsiveness to CO2
- Vasodilate or constrict
ICP concern → mild hyperventilation ↓ CO2 to compensate (vasoconstriction to prevent ↑ ICP)

EEG burst suppression
Evoked potentials ↓ amplitude ↑ latency
Spinal surgery w/ nerve monitoring consider TIVA

30
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Uncoupling

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Combined effects
Increased w/ Sevoflurane
↓ CMRO2 ↑ CBF 
Exception: Nitrous oxide
Mild hyperventilation helps attenuate ↑ CBF
Cerebral vasculature responsive to CO2
31
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Developmental Neurotoxicity

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No evidence to support in human studies
PANDA study, GAS trial, & population-based cohort study
↓ anesthetic agent usage
Consider TIVA or regional w/ local
Multimodal approaches
Utilize short-acting medications
32
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Post-operative Cognitive Dysfunction

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Increased concern in elderly

No clinically significant association b/w major surgery & anesthesia w/ long-term cognitive dysfunction

33
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Emergence Delirium

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Pediatrics
More common w/ Sevo & Des
Potential to cause injury & delay discharge
Preventative measures
- Quiet, stress-free environment
- Medication adjuncts
34
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Cardiovascular Effects

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All volatile inhalational agents ↓ CO
↓ MAP secondary to ↓ SVR (vasodilation)
Utilize N2O ↑SVR in combination to decrease
Heart rate changes via SA node antagonism, baroreflex activity modulation, & SNS activity

35
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Reverse Robin Hood

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Steal blood flow from ischemic areas and divert to well-perfused
Vasodilation ↓SVR in hypotensive patients
*Isoflurane (dilates coronary arteries)

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Preconditioning

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Exposure to mild intracellular events ↓HR ↓BP ↓CO that protect from ischemic injury & reperfusion insult
Pre-conditioned to respond to severe event
Develop “memory”

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Sensitization

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Volatile agents reduce catecholamines necessary to evoke arrhythmias
Less common in ASA I & II classifications
Safe epinephrine dosing
10mL 1:100,000 Epi
Halothane

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Pulmonary Circulation

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Nitrous oxide causes slight ↑ PVR
Worse in pulmonary hypertension patients (avoid N2O)
Volatile agents ↓ pulmonary artery pressure d/t vasodilation effects
Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction mildly depressed
Isoflurane has greatest effect

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Respiratory Effects

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Shallow breaths ↓ TV ↑ RR (not sufficient to offset)
↓ CO2 responsiveness ↑ apneic threshold
Relaxes airway muscle & produces bronchodilation

40
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Renal Effects

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↓ renal SVR ↓ GFR ↓ UOP
Desflurane least impact on renal function
Sevoflurane associated w/ risk in renal compromise patients leading to haloalkene Compound A (nephrotoxic)
- Older absorbents CaOH or Lithium OH
- Do not exceed 2 MAC hours at flow < 2L/min (another dogma)
- Fresh gas flow < 1L/min not recommended

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Hepatic Effects

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Halothane hepatitis
Trifluoracetyl metabolites binding to proteins & forming anti-trifluoracetyl protein antibodies
Repeat exposure antibodies mediate massive hepatic necrosis
Potentially lethal
No longer use Halothane d/t metabolism & potential to impair hepatic function

Current volatile agents - significant liver damage extremely rare
Molecular structure fluorination resists hepatic degradation
No significant impact on hepatic flow

*Sevoflurane 5-8% metabolism

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Neuromuscular Effects

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All volatile agents produce dose-dependent skeletal muscle relaxation (areflexia)
Additive effect w/ NMBDs - potentiation
↓ 25-50% dose when compared to TIVA
Delay non-depolarizing NMBD recovery

43
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The Ideal Anesthetic Agent

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  1. Non-irritating
  2. Rapid induction & emergence
  3. Chemically stable (not flammable)
  4. Produce amnesia, analgesia, & areflexia
  5. Potent concentration
  6. No metabolism - excreted by respiratory tract
  7. Non-toxic & no allergic reactions
  8. Minimal systemic changes
  9. Uses standardized vaporizer
  10. Affordable
44
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Inhalational Agent Physical Properties

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Affect how agents work:

Vapor pressure
Boiling point
Partial pressure
Solubility

45
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MAC Awake

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Minimum alveolar concentration when 50% population opens eyes to command
Amnestic w/out analgesic or areflexic

46
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MAC BAR

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Block adrenergic response
Usually 1.3 MAC
Reduce w/ administering narcotic prior
Closer to ED95

47
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MAC Unaffected by

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Gender
Anesthesia duration
Comorbidities

48
Q

Increase MAC

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Hyperthermia
Drug-induced ↑ CNS activity
Hypernatremia
Chronic alcohol abuse
Red-haired females
49
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Decrease MAC

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Hypothermia
Increasing age 6% decline each decade after 40yo
Alpha 2 agonists
Acute alcohol ingestion
Pregnancy
Hyponatremia
50
Q

Vaporizers

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Volatile agents delivery device
Facilitate anesthetic movement from machine to the patient through fresh gas flow, pressure, & temperature
Calibrated for specific agents

51
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ISOFLURANE

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Halogenated methyl ethyl ether
Most potent current volatile agents
Slower onset & recovery - most soluble blood:gas
Minimal cardiac depression & preserves carotid baroreceptors
Dilates coronary arteries - reverse Robin Hood concern
Pungent not used for inhalational induction
Tachypnea less pronounced
Most stable & consistent

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DESFLURANE

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Least potent volatile agent
Rapid induction & emergence
Boiling point close to room temperature
Overpressurizing not recommended d/t ↑HR ↑BP
Pungent - airway irritation, increased salivation, breath holding, coughing, laryngospasm, not used for inhalational induction
Avoid in patients w/ reactive airway disease

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SEVOFLURANE

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Fluorinated methyl isopropyl ether
Moderate potency - rapid induction & emergence
Prolong QT interval
CO less maintained than other volatile agents
No heart rate increase/compensation
Non-pungent preferred volatile for inhalational induction

54
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Sevo Metabolism

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CYP450 2E1
5-8% metabolism
Increased inorganic fluoride ions
Only volatile agent metabolized

55
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Compound A

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Sevoflurane absorbent soda lime potential to degrade into Compound A
Increased gas temperature, low flow anesthesia, high Sevo concentrations, & prolonged surgeries
Nephrotoxic?
Safety - utilize CaOh absorbent, flow 2L/min, avoid in patients w/ renal dysfunction
Dogma*

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Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

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Not volatile anesthetic
Colorless &amp; odorless
Non-explosive &amp; non-flammable
NMDA receptor antagonist 
Lower chronic pain risk after surgery
57
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N2O PD

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Stimulates SNS
Cardiovascular stability
↑ RR ↓ hypoxic drive
↑ CMRO2 ↑ CBF
↑ PONV risk
58
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N2O Contraindications

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Absolute:
Methionine synthase pathway deficiency
Gas-filled space expansion

Relative:
PONV risk
↑ ICP
1st trimester (teratogenic effects)
Pulmonary hypertension
>6hr surgery
59
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Xenon

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Girl of the 21st century
Ideal inhalational agent
Nobel gas w/ known anesthetic properties
Colorless &amp; odorless
Non-flammable
Inert does not form chemical bonds
MOA via NMDA &amp; glycine receptor binding sites
Minimal CV, hepatic, or renal effects
Neuroprotective?
No ozone layer effect
Cost &amp; limited availability
60
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Malignant Hyperthermia

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Pharmacogenetic disorder triggered by volatile anesthetics, succinylcholine, stress
Ryanodine receptor gene mutation (chromosome 19)
S/S: ↑CO2, muscle rigidity, tachycardia, tachypnea, metabolic acidosis, ↑temp (late sign)

61
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Dantrolene Sodium

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Muscle relaxant
1mg/kg up to 10mg/kg
20mg per vial
Admin until S/S subside

62
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Ryanodex

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New IV formulation to prevent &amp; treat
Fewer vials &amp; less reconstitution
Shorter half-life
Mannitol supplementation
2.5mg/kg