LA and ultrasound Flashcards
1
Q
what is the lipophilic portion of a LA
A
- benzene ring
- it is necessary for activity
2
Q
ester chemical structure
A
-CO-
3
Q
amide chemical structure
A
-NHC-
4
Q
what is the hydrophilic portion of LA
A
- quaternary amine
5
Q
intracellular pH
A
7.0
6
Q
extracellular pH
A
7.4
7
Q
s enantiomer
A
left = sinister
8
Q
r enantiomer
A
right = rectus
9
Q
what are pure isomers
A
- they only have one type of enantiomer (s or r)
- ropivacaine and levobupivacaine (both s)
10
Q
benefit of s enantiomer
A
- less neuro and cardio toxic
11
Q
MOA of LA
A
- inhibits Na channels by binding to alpha subunit, slowing rate of depolarization not allowing threshold potential to be reached
- binds in activated and inactivated states
- binds on internal part of channel
- weak binding
12
Q
frequency dependent blockade
A
- only has access when receptor is open
- nerves with more activity = faster blockade
13
Q
what is Cm
A
- minimum concentration to produce blockade
14
Q
factors that effect Cm
A
- larger diameter increases Cm
- high frequency and higher pH decreases Cm
15
Q
Cm for motor to sensory
A
- Cm for motor is twice sensory = sensory block with no motor
16
Q
Cm epidural vs spinal
A
- unchanged Cm
- direct access to nerves = less amount
17
Q
how many node of Ranvier must be blocked
A
- at least 2, preferably 3
18
Q
order of blockade with fibers
A
- B fibers (preganglionic SNS fibers)
- C and A-delta fibers (pain, temp, touch) (afferent)
- A-gamma fibers
- A-beta fibers
- A-alpha fibers
19
Q
order of blockade “senses”
A
- autonomic
- temp
- pain
- touch
- pressure
- motor
- vibration
- proprioception
20
Q
what is a weak base pK value
A
7.6 - 8.9
21
Q
base plus acid =
A
- more ionized
- just about physiological pH = >50% ionized
- locals with pks nearest physiologic pH = faster onset
22
Q
what form can cross the lipid bylayer
A
un-ionized
23
Q
what is the weak acid local
A
- benzocaine
- pKa of 3.5
24
Q
pKa of lidocaine
A
7.9