IV induction/Neuro monitoring/Inhalation hx/volatiles Flashcards
what are examples of adjunct medications to primary anesthetics
antihistamines
antipsychotics
benzodiazipines
opioids
what is balanced anesthesia
premedication
light sedation
regional anesthesia
what is general anesthesia
balance of unconsciousness, analgesia, amnesia, suppression of stress response, immobility
-unarousable complete loss of consciousness
-inability to maintain airway control
-loss of eyelid reflex
what pathway do the majority of IV inductions agents on on
excitement of inhibitory signals through the gamma-aminobutyric acid type A (GABA) receptors
what are MOA theories
-membrane protein binding sites
-alter signaling between neurons (charges)
-GABA: ligand gated ion channels
what receptors does ketamine work on
NMDA
receptors contain multiple
subunits
what is the primary binding site on GABA, what is the effect
GABA 2, hyper polarization
GABA is an ______ neurotransmitter
inhibitory
what are examples of excitatory neurotransmitters
acetylcholine
glutamate
what are examples of secondary IV induction agents
Antihistamines
antipsychotics
benzodiazepines
opioids
what is general anesthesia
A balance of unconsciousness, analgesia, amnesia, suppression of the stress
response, and sufficient immobility
T/F general anesthesia results in an unarousable state and complete loss of consciousness
True
T/F general anesthesia results in an inability to maintain airway or controll reflexes
true
T/F general anesthesia results in the loss of eyelid reflexes
true
what are the MOA theories for IV induction agents
-membrane protein binding sites
-altering signaling between neurons by altering ion channels
-GABA receptors
where do the majority of IV induction agents act (receptor)
enhancement of inhibitory signals through the gamma-aminobutyric
acid type A (GABA) receptors
what system do most IV induction agents have their action on
reticular activating system in brainstem
what does the reticular activating system control
consciousness
what controls the signals coming into the reticular activating system? where does it send the message
thalamus
cerebral cortex
what neurotransmitter does the reticular activating system use
acetycholine
what kind of feedback mechanism does the reticular activating system use
positive feedback
what are examples of excitatory neurotransmitters
acetylcholine
dopamine
norepinephrine
glutamate
what are examples of inhibitory neurotransmitters
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
what is the most abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
GABA
what does GABAa regulate
neuronal excitability
what does GABAa mediate
unconsciousness, amnesia, suppression of spinal reflexes
what channels does GABA work on
Ligand-gated ion cys-loop channels
how many protein subunits make up a GABA receptor
5
what channel does the GABA receptor control? what is the affect of its activation?
Cl-
hyperpolarization
what controls the release of GABA
Ca++
what happens when GABA is activated
-increases Cl- conductance
-cell membrane hyperpolarization
-decreased neuronal excitability
where on GABA receptor does the GABAa endogenous enzyme bind
alpha and beta subunit
where on GABAa receptor do Benzodiazepines bind
alpha and gamma subunits
where on GABAa receptor does propofol, etomidate, and barbituates bind
within or proximal to beta subunits
suppression of NMDA receptors leads to
depression of neuronal activity
Where are NMDA receptors found
pre, post, and extra synaptically
how many subunits are in an NMDA receptor
4 around a central ion channel pore
what types of subunits are NMDA receptors made from
-an NR1 receptor
-4 types of NR2 subunits (A-d)
-NR3
what effects the onset of an NMDA receptor
presynaptic glutamate
voltage of membrane
what blocks the channel pore of an NMDA receptor if agonist is present
Mg++
NMDA receptors play a significant role in CNS functions that require activity-dependent changes in cellular physiology such as
learning and processing of sensory information
what is an example of an NMDA antagonist
ketamine
IV induction agents that work on NMDA are
antagonists
IV induction agents that work on GABA receptors are
agonists
does ketamine competitively or non-competitively bind to NMDA receptrs
non-competitive
Ketamine can only bind to NMDA receptors that are in the _________ position
open
what are examples of barbituate IV induction agents
thiopental,
Methohexital (brevital),
Pentobarbitol
T/F brevital changes the seizure threshold
False
what receptors do barbituates work on
GABA
block action of Glutamate at AMPA and Kainate
inhibits neuronal nicotinic receptors
how do barbiturates affects GABAa receptor
Enhances GABAa receptor function and decreases the rate of disassociation of GABA
T/F barbituates block glutamate at NMDA receptors
false
how do high doses of barbiturates affect GABA receptors
directly activate GABA receptors (even in absence of GABA)
T/F barbiturates cause EEG changes
T, cause low to high frequency patterns on EEG
the CNS depression caused by barbiturates is ________ dependent
dose
barbiturates ________ cerebral metabolic rate for O2 (CMRO2) by _____ %
decrease
55%
which barbiturates have anticonvulsant properties
Thiopental
pentobarbital
barbiturates cause veno____________
dilation
barbiturates (increase/decrease) preload and CO
decrease
what conditions do you avoid barbiturates in and why
aortic stenosis/tamponade
decreased preload and CO
do you mix barbiturates with ROC
no
do you mix barbiturates with saline?
why?
no
will precipitate
what order of kinetics do barbiturates go thorugh
first order unless there is a high concentration
barbiturates are weak (acids/bases)
acids
barbiturates require a pH>_____ to remain aquas
10
what happens if you mix barbiturates in non-base solutions like N.S and L.R.
precipitate
barbiturates become ________philic in plasma
lipophilic
what is the onset of barbiturates? why?
30-60 seconds
readily pronate in plasma and become lipophilic
60% of barbiturates are __________ (ionized/non-ionized) at body pH due to pKa being higher.
this results in (easy/difficult) passage through lipid membranes
non-ionized
easy
what terminates the initial dose of barbiturates
redistribution
Vd of barbiturates is related to perfusion of what
vessel rich organs
muscles results in a _______ reservoir
large
fat results in a ______ reservoir
smaller, slow distribution
Barbiturates are (high/low) protein bound
highly 75-90
if a patient has liver disease how does this effect your barbiturate dose
decrease it
how are barbiturates metabolized
liver
T/F barbiturates cause histamine release
true
what are s/s histamine release
uticarial rash
anaphylaxis
Hives
Edema
Bronchospasm
Shock
which barbiturate causes pain on injection
methohexital
what happens with IV infiltration of barbiturates
severe tissue necrosis
what can happen with intra-arterial injection of barbiturates
chemical endarteritis
destroys tissue
intense vasospasm
excruciating pain
necrosis/gangrene
permanent nerve damage
what are signs of the intense vasospasm caused by intra-arterial injection of barbiturates
blanching of skin with disappearance of pulses
what is the induction dose of methohexital
1 mg/kg
what is the sedation dose of methohexital
0.2-0.4 mg/kg
what is the duration of induction dose of methohexital
5-10 min
what is the 1/2 life methohexital
3.9 hrs
what is the pediatric rectal dose of methohexital
25 mg/kg
what conditions is etomidate useful for
cardiac (aortic stenosis, tamponade, sepsis)
what IV induction agent has the greatest selectivity for GABAa
Etomidate
how many enantiomer are in etomidate? why?
1
R(+) isomer having the greatest hypnotic effects
T/F Etomidate is hydrophilic
F, it is lipophilic
T/F Etomidate is highly protein bound
true
how long does it take Etomidate to reach peak brain levels
2 min
how is Etomidate metabolized
liver
Plasma esterases
how is the end product of etomidate metabolism excreted
renal
what can Etomidate inhibit
11b-hydroxylase in the adrenal cortex, causes adrenal corticol suppression
what is the induction dose of Etomidate
0.2-0.4 mg/kg
what is the T1/2 of Etomidate
2.9 hrs
what is the onset/peak/DOA of Etomidate
30s/1 min/3-10 min
what is the Vd of Etomidate
2-4.5 L/kg
what is the CL of Etomidate
10-20 mL/kg/min
how does etomidate affect EEG
EEG slows to burst suppression
how does etomidate affect CMRO2
decreases
how does etomidate affecrt resp
resp depression
which causes more resp depression prop or etomidate
propofol
how does etomidate affect muscles, how do you mitigate this
myoclonus, inject slowly
how does etomidate affect injection site
pain on injection
thrombophlebitis
how does etomidate affect venous system
minimal vasodilation
in what conditions can etomidate still cause significant vasodilation
sepsis,
shock,
SVR <2500,
aortic stenosis
how does etomidate affect cardiac
minimal cardiac depression
how does etomidate affect GI
n/v
T/F etomidate is an anticonvulsant
true
what is 2,6 diisopropylphenol
propofol
What is MOA of propofol
-Potentiates GABA-mediated responses
-directly activates GABAA receptor
What GABA subunits does etomidate bind to?
likely b
T/F propofol is a weak base
false
its a weak acid
T/F propofol is lipophilic
true
T/F propofol is a chiral molecule
F, it is achiral
propofol is formulated in a lipid emulsion to mitigate its
hydrophobia
what is the lipid emulsion of propofol formulated from
soybean oil,
glycerol,
purified egg phospholipid (lecithin)
T/F egg allergy crossover is common in propfol
f its rare
how long can an open vial or syringe of prop be open before disposal
12 hrs
how long can propofol be in a syringe before it is thrown away
1-2 hrs
what is in prop to stop bacterial growth
an antimicrobial
what are examples of antimicrobials in propofol
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid or sodium metabisulfite
what causes the pain in propofol injection
its free aqueous concentration
how can you mitigate pain of propofol injection
use AC vein
coadmin with lidocaine
what causes propofols rapid onset
lipid solubility
young people require (more/less) propofol
more
how is propofol metabolized
liver
how is propofol excreted
renal
what is CL of propofol
25 ml/kg/min
T/F moderate hepatic or renal impairment has a large effect on DOA of propofol
F, it is little effect
what causes the short DOA of propofol
rapid redistribution
what is the induction dose of propofol
2-2.5 mg/kg
what is the induction dose of propofol for >65 yo
1-1.5 mg/kg
what is the onset/peak/doa of propofol
60 s, 1 min, 5-10 min
what is the elimination 1/2 life of propofol
0.5-1.5 hrs
what is the Vd of propofol
2-10 L/kg
do you use propofol in sepsis
no
how much do you lower propofol dose by in sever hypovolemia
80-90%
if you fluid resuscitate a hypovolemic patient patient how much do you decrease prop dose by
50%
how does propofol affect EEG
slows to burst suppression
how does propofol affect CMRO2
decreases
how does propofol affect airway muscles
decreases reflexes and tone
how does propofol affect heart
myocardial depression
how does propofol affect muscles
rhabdomyolysis with infusion syndrome (rare)
how does propofol affect liver
hypertriglyceridemia with prolonged infusions
how does propofol affect injection site
pain on injection
how does propofol affect venous system
decreased vascular resistance
how does propofol affect lungs
bronchodilation, resp depression
how does propofol affect GI
antiemesis
T/F propofol is an anticonvulsant
true
what is the only IV induction drug that decreases pain
ketamine
what kind of drug is Ketamine
NMDA receptor antagonist
what kind of mixture is ketamine
racemic mixture of R and S enantiomers
T/F ketamine is competitive binding
false
what other receptor does ketamine block
nicotinic
what gives ketamine its local anesthetic properties
Na+ channels and binds mu and k opioid receptors
what are common clinical uses of ketamine
OB/C section
T/F Ketamine depresses RAS
false
T/F ketamine dissociates thalamus from limbic cortex
true
how does ketamine affect CMRO2, CBF, and ICP
increases
T/F ketamine is a good drug for head trauma patients
F, it increases ICP
what are emergence reactions from ketamine
unpleasant hallucination,
vivid dreams,
delirium
how can you reduce the incidence of emergence reactions with ketamine
benzos
how does ketamine affect IOP
increases, dont give in glaucoma
do you use ketamine in open eye injuries
no, increases IOP
T/F nystagmus is common in ketamine
true
what is the induction dose of Ketamine
1-2mg/kg IV or
4-8 mg/kg IM
what is the onset/peak/doa of ketamine
30s/1min/5-15 min
what is the elimination 1/2 life of ketamine
2-3 hours
what is the Vd of Ketamine
2.5-3.5 L/kg
what is the CL of ketamine
17 ml/kg/min
how does ketamine affect venous system
increased vascular resistance
What are the CNS effects of ketamine?
dissociative sedation
possible emergence delirium
how doe ketamine affect eyes
nystagmus
how does ketamine affect mouth
increased salivation
what drugs can you used to decrease salivation
glyco
IV scoplamine
how does ketamine affect lungs
bronchodilation with preserved resp drive
how does ketamine affect heart
indirect myocardial stimulation
direct myocardial depression
what are the “good” effects of ketamine
maintains SVR
increased HR
bronchodilation
awake intubations
maintain resp drive
local mac on sick patient
what are the “Bad” effects of ketamine
dont use on head traumas
dont use on eye traumas
dont use in cardiac or aortic stenosis 2/2 tachycardia
what does too much muscle relaxant lead to
longer recovery phase
prolonged mechanical ventilation
increased expense to institution
what is the last muscle to be paralyzed and the first to wake up
diaphragm
can a muscle fiber partially contract?
no it is all or none
the response of the entire muscle depends on
the # of nerves activated
what is a supramaximal stimulus
> 50 mA, +20-25% of necessary, so painful
when do we use supramaximal stimulus
when patient is asleep
when do we use submaximal stimulus
when patient is awake
what is the number of cycles/)second of electrical stimulation (how rapidly a stimulation occurs)
Hz (hertz)
what is 0.1 Hz
one stimuli every 10 seconds
what is 1.0 Hz
one stimuli every second
the electricity during PNA stimulation is _______
constant
what are the 2 variables of Peripheral nerve stimulator
Hz-how often stimuli is applied
mA- electrical output, how much electricity
what percent of patients experience residual paralysis
50%
what patients do not notice residual paralysis
young healthy
what patients suffer from residual paralysis
obese, emphysema
what do you give patients suffering from residual paralysis
reversal like sugammadex or neostig
where do we place the red electrode for monitoring
directly over nerve, toward head
where do we place the black electrode for monitoring
directly over nerve, distal
what does an electrical current cause to be released
an action potential releases ACh at the synaptic cleft