Local And Regional Flashcards
La addictive
Add to anaesthetic
To prolong or enhance its action
Why do we add LA addictive
When LA enters the blood stream such as the vein
And can have toxic effects on cardiovascular system
This can happen due to rapid absorption of drug or accidental injection
Symptoms of local anaesthetic
Tingling around lips
Impaired vision
Cardiac arrest and seizures
Treatment for LA
More oxygen
Pharamalogical control of seizures
Iv liquid
Resuscitation
Prevention of LA
Calculate dosing accurately
Aspirate
Injection slower = faster absorption
Monitor
Regional anaesthesia
Numbs a specific area
Where is the epidural injected
Dura mater
Where is the LA anaesthetic injection
Subarachnoid space
What does the spinal anaesthesia cause to body
Paralysis and loss of sensation in the lower body
How long is spinal anaesthesia
1-4 hours
What is inserted in Epidural
Catheter remains inside to allow continuous delivery of anaesthetic
How long is the epidural anaesthesia
Hours to days
Side effects of spinal / epidural
Hypotension
Nausea
Back pain
Infection
Nerve damage
Difficulty urinating
Spinal equipment
Gauge needle-to see if liquid runs down white part
Drugs to bring glucose down
Spray to clean back
Local anaesthetic spray
Epidural equipment
Cleaning spray
Clear plaster to see if catheter in
Tape to secure catheter
Cold spray
