Local Anesthetics Flashcards
1
Q
Lidocaine (xylocaine) routes
A
Less potent than bupivacaine
SQ
IV administered slowly over 12-20 mins
2
Q
Do local anesthetics provide analgesic effects
A
No
3
Q
Are local anesthetics controlled?
A
No
4
Q
What parts of the pain pathway do locals act on
A
Transduction (sensory neuron’s)
Transmission
Modulation 🤪
5
Q
Uses of local anesthetics
A
Used in conjunction w general anesthesia to enhance pain control during & after sx
6
Q
Lidocaine: onset & duration
A
Immediate onset
Duration; 1hr (1-2 hr {w epidural} )
7
Q
Bupivacaine: onset & duration
A
Onset: 20 min
Duration: 4-6 hrs
8
Q
Routes of bupivacaine
A
SQ only
9
Q
Bupivacaine aka
A
Marcaine (Marciano..lol)
10
Q
Lidocaine aka
A
Xylocaine
