Inhaled Anesthetics

Question 1

Halothane

Answer 1

General anesthetic, thought tobind GABA-A. Toxicities atelectasis, liver necrosis, malignant hyperthermia whn administered with succinylcholine. Only inhaled anesthetic not metabolize entirely by LUNGS also liver).

Question 2

Halothane adverse side effects

Answer 2

Decreases BP, decreases minute ventlation by depressing edullary respiration centers (results in increased CO2), incrases CSF pressure, and decreases CNS metabolism.

Question 3

Isoflurane

Answer 3

Binds GABA-A. halogenated, volatile gas.

Question 4

Enflurane

Answer 4

Halogenated, volatile gas that can cause seizures, skeletal muscle relaxation.

Question 5

Sevoflurane

Answer 5

Degradation while in contact with CO2 can cause vinyl chloride to form creating liver problems (HCC).

Question 6

Desflurane

Answer 6

halogenated volatile gas.

Question 7

NO (nitrous oxide)

Answer 7

Binds to B12 – B12-like neuropathy in dentist who use this and reduced WBCs and RBS. Given as an adjuvant with halogenated anesthetics because of second gas effect. Few physiological effects.

Question 8

Gas:Blood coefficent.

Answer 8

Want to be low.

Question 9

MAC

Answer 9

more potent, the lower it is. They are additive.