Inhalational Anesthetics Flashcards
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Mechanism of action of inhalational anesthetics
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Facilitate GABA mediated inhibition; block brain NMDA and Ach-N receptors
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Best measure of potency of inhaled anesthetics
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MAC(mean alveolar anesthetic concentration)
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Laughing gas
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Nitrous oxide
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Lowest potency, highest MAC, least cardiotoxic
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Nitrous oxide
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Also used for minor surgery and dental procedures
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Nitrous oxide
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Inhalational anesthetic: use
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General anesthesia
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May cause bronchospasm; irritant; pungent odor
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Desflurane
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May cause renal insufficiency
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Sevoflurane
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Coronary steal syndrome
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Isoflurane
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Spike and wave activity, muscle twitching, breath holding, myocardial depression
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Enflurane
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Postoperative Hepatitis
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Halothane
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Highest potency, lowest MAC
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Methoxyflurane
