IV Anesthetics Flashcards
Propofol drug class
Alkylphenol
Ketamine drug class
Arylcyclohexylamine
Etomidate drug class
Imidazole
Thiopental drug class
Barbiturate
Propofol chemical name
2,6-diisopropylphenol
Ketamine chemical name
2-(o-Chlorophenyl)-2 (methylamino) cyclohexanone hydrochloride
Etomidate chemical name
R-1-ethyl-1-(a-methylbenzyl) imidazole-5-carboxylate
Thiopental chemical name
5-ethyl-5-(1-methylbutyl)-2-thiobarbituric acid
Anesthetic agents most likely to cause pain on injection:
- Diazepam +++
- Etomidate +++
- Propofol ++
- Lorazepam +
Propylene glycol is a solvent for:
- Etomidate
- Diazepam
- Lorazepam
Which induction has bronchodilating properties?
Ketamine
Which “generic” formulation is likely to precipitate bronchospasm in asthmatic patients?
Propofol
- Diprivan (brand) contains EDTA which doesn’t cause bronchial irritation; generic has different preservatives
Lecithin is found in:
- egg yolks
- peanuts
- soy products
Propofol may safely be administered to people with:
- egg, peanut, and soy allergies
Risk factors for propofol infusion syndrome:
- Propofol dose > 4 mg/kg/hr
- Propofol infusion > 48 hrs
- Sepsis (inadequate oxygen delivery)
- Continuous catecholamine infusions
- High-dose steroids
- Significant cerebral injury