Inhaled anesthetics Flashcards
What are the side effect of N2O?
Postop N/V
Inhibits B12-dependent enzymes –> pernicious anemia and CI in pregnancy
Pulmonary HTN
Second gas effect
What are the effects of N2O?
Does NOT drop BP Minimal changes in CV No change in minute ventilation Increased ICP, CBF and O2 consumption of brain Decreased renal/hepatic flow Increase SNS Analgesia
What is the MAC of N2O?
105%
When is N2O contraindicated?
Air embolus, Intracranial air, pulm. HTN, pregnancy, pneumothorax, GI obstruction
Of the 4 main inhaled anesthetics, which one is analgesic?
N2O
What is the MAC of Isoflurane?
1.2
Which inhaled anesthetic has the lowest blood/gas and fat/gas ratio?
Desflurane
What are the 3 volatile inhaled anesthetics?
Desflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane
What two inhaled anesthetics are not irritants to the airway?
N2O and Sevoflurane
What do all 3 volatile inhaled anesthetics do to the HR and BP?
Drop the BP
Increase the HR
Which inhaled anesthetic has the fastest induction and emergence?
desflurane because has low solubility
Why are isoflurane and desflurane only used for maintenance?
Because they are irritants to the airway and may cause cough or laryngospasm
Which inhaled anesthetic is associated with carbon monoxide poisioning?
Desflurane
Which inhaled anesthetic is associated with the accumulation of vinyl compound A?
Sevoflurane - compound A is renal toxic
What are the effects of isoflurane on CV?
decreased SVR
Increased HR
May cause coronary steal syndrome if rapid increase (increase HR and BP)
What are the pulmonary effects of isoflurane?
Rapid shallow breaths that cause a decrease in minute ventilation
Increase partial pressure of CO2
Normal response to hypoxia and hypercarbia is abolished
What are the cerebral effects of isoflurane?
Increased CBF and ICP
What are the renal effects of isoflurane?
Decreased RBF
What are the CV effects of desflurane?
Decreased BP/SVR
Increased HR
Rapid increase –> release of catecholamines
What are the pulmonary effects of desflurane?
Rapid shallow breaths that cause a decrease in minute ventilation
Increase partial pressure of CO2
Irritant to upper airway
What are the cerebral effects of desflurane?
Increased CBF and ICP
What inhaled anesthetic is the most lipid soluble?
Methoxyflurane