Injectable Anesthesia Flashcards
Therapeutic index of etomidate
16 (high)
Therapeutic index of ketamine
High
Therapeutic index of Alfaxalone
> 20 (high)
Therapeutic index of Propofol
3 (low)
Therapeutic index of Thiopental
5 (low)
Therapeutic index =
LD50/ED50
Time of awakening is based on what phase? (Elimination or redistribution)
Redistribution
Context sensitive half life
Time it takes to wake up once CRI is discontinued
Drop in serum protein will lead to _____ in free portion of anesthetic of analgesic drug
Increase
Drop in serum protein will _____ drug effect and side effects
Increase
Mechanism of action for barbiturates (thiopental)
GABA
Acts on barbiturate site and GABA site to open receptor so Cl can enter cell (cell becomes negative and lazy)
Properties of Propofol
Short acting/fast clearance
Recovery due to redistribution
Smooth induction and recovery
Short context sensitive half life
Mechanism of action for propofol
GABA
Propofol good for patients with liver problems?
Yes
Complications of propofol
HIGH FAT VEHICLE
Vehicle composed of soy bean oil and egg lecithin ->
Bacterial growth
Fat embolisation
High plasma triglyceride