Inhalational Anaesthetic Agents Flashcards
(2012)
Discuss the factors that determine the speed of onset of anaesthesia using an inhalation all agent. Outline how these factors may differ during recovery from the inhalation all agent.
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(2012)
What is the Meyer-Overton theory? What are the other views of how general anaesthetic agents work?
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(2011)
Briefly discuss the factors that may affect wakening up from inhalation anaesthesia after the volatile agent is switched off.
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(2009)
Sevoflurane and fentanyl are a common anaesthetic drug combination. Discuss pharmacological reasons why it is useful to use them together.
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(2009)
Describe the factors that influence the time it takes inhaled anaesthetics to achieve a steady state within the body.
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(2009)
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using nitrous oxide in clinical practice.
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(2009)
Compare and contrast desflurane and nitrous oxide.
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(2007)
What is the Meyer-Overton theory (critical volume hypothesis) of anaesthesia? Summarize the evidence for and against it.
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(2007)
Compare the metabolism of absorbed halothane and sevoflurane.
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(2005)
Compare and contrast nitrous oxide and xenon as inhalational anaesthetic agents.
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(2003)
Compare the metabolism of sevoflurane and isoflurane in the body.
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(2003)
List the adverse effects of nitrous oxide indicating the time course when these may occur.
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(2002)
How is the clinical performance of a volatile agent affected by
a) Its blood/gas partition coefficient
b) Its oil/gas partition coefficient ?
Illustrate your answer with respect to halothane, isoflurane and sevoflurane.
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(2001)
Briefly outline the effects of volatile anaesthetics on the respiratory system.
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(Additional)
Compare the metabolism of sevoflurane and isoflurane in the body.
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