Introduction to IV sedation Flashcards

1
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what would be the ideal aspects of an IV sedation agent?

A
  • anxiolysis
  • sedation
  • ease of administration
  • non-irritant
  • quick onset
  • quick recovery
  • no side effects
  • low cost
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2
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what is the action of benzodiazepines?

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Acts on receptors in CNS to enhance effect of GABA
- prolongs time for receptor repolarisation
- mimics effects of glycine on receptors

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3
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What structural area of BZDs allow them to attach to receptors in the CNS?

A

The benzene ring

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4
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What are the effects of sedative agents on the respiratory organs?

A

Respiratory depression
- CNS depression & muscle relaxation
- decreases cerebral response to increased CO2

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5
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What are the effects of sedative agents on the cardiovascular system?

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  • decreased BP by muscle relaxation decreasing vascular resistance
  • increased HR due to baroreceptor reflex compensating for BP fall
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6
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What are some specific drugs that interact with sedative agents?

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  • antihistamines
  • erythromycin
  • any other CNS depressants
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7
Q

what is the gold standard IV sedative drug used in dentistry?

A

Midazolam

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8
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What is the dose of one preparation of Midazolam?

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5mg/5ml (pH 3.5)

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9
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what is the elimination half life of midazolam?

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90 - 150 mins

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10
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where is midazolam metabolised?

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liver

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11
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How does Midazolam compare to Diazepam?

A

Midazolam is:
- painless on injection
- quicker onset
- quicker recovery
- more reliable

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12
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Who are the members of the sedation team?

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  • operator sedationist
  • second sedation trainer person (e.g trained dental nurse)
  • must also have someone else in practice for reception & as runner
  • patients escort present at all times
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13
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What type of cannula is used?

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In-dwelling cannula

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14
Q

How might you make it easier to cannulate a patients hand?

A

Warm up their hand and tourniquet

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15
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What monitoring measurements are taken during a sedation procedure?

A
  • NIBP every 5-10 mins

non invasive blood pressure

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16
Q

What drug can be used to reverse Midazolam?

A

Flumazenil

17
Q

When midazolam is administered, what are the values/increments?

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  • Initial 2mg bolus
  • Watch for 1 minute to see how patient responds
  • Then 1mg increments every 60 seconds until desired sedation (10mg max)
18
Q

What are some signs of the end point of sedation?

A
  • slurring & slowing of speech
  • delayed responses to demands
  • willingness to accept treatment
  • Verril’s sign-ptosis
  • Eve’s sign (loss of motor coordination)
19
Q

what is Verril’s sign?

A

drooping eyelids

20
Q

What is crucial to ensure during sedation?

A

DO NOT LOSE VERBAL COMMUNICATION OR CONSCIOUSNESS

21
Q

What are the aspects of recovery post sedation?

A
  • keep patient until 60 mins after last increment
  • cannula needs to be removed
  • ensure patient can walk unaided
  • escort given post op instructions
22
Q

what steps do you follow if patient experiences respiratory depression?

A
  • talk, shake
  • head tilt, chin lift, jaw thrust
  • encourage deep breaths
  • give supplemental oxygen (2ml/min nasal cannulae)
  • if no improve 5l/min via Hudson mask
  • Flumazenil if still no improvement
  • Ambu bag
  • Airways
23
Q

What is the preparation of Flumazenil used in practise?

A

500 micrograms in 5 ml

24
Q

What is the dose of Flumazenil given to reverse sedation in practise?

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  • 200 micrograms initially
  • 100 micrograms increments every 60 secs until response seen
25
Q

What is Flumazenils trade name?

A

Anexate