MEDICATIONS Flashcards
name a common light general anaesthetic
midazolam
what is the name for the anaesthetic that is injected subcutaneously
lidocaine
name the 3 topical analgesics and what are they used for
EMLA Cream
AnGel cream
LMZ-4
all used to prevent pain signals reaaching brain and is placed on skin prior to injection/IV
what are each of the topical analgesics properties and who can use them
EMLA Cream- used for neonates- analegesia reached after 1hr
AnGel- used for babies over 1month old, analgesia after 30mins, need refrigeration
LMX-4- used for chidlren over 2yrs old, 30 mins until analgesia reached.
main ingrediant in AnGel
amethocaine (4%)
main ingrediatn in LMX-4
lidocaine (4%)
main ingrediant in EMLA cream
prilocaine (2.5%) and lidocaine (2.5%)
what are the effects of buscopan
reduces peristalsis, reduces abdominal cramping, reduces colic and bladder spasm. allows for retrograde studies from rectum into bowel.
how is buscopan administered
IV or orally
what is midazolam used for and who used for
used on kids pre anaesthesia. light sedation, short term memory loss during procedure, reduces anxiety, depresses consciousness
contraindications to buscopan use
glaucoma, stenosis of bowel, myasthenia gravis, megacolon, tachycardia
side effects or reactions of midazolam
agitation, aggression, convulsions, respiratory depression
what are contraindications of midazolam
neurotic disorders, pregnancy, CHF and glaucoma
side effects of buscopan
dizziness, drymouth, disturbances and tachycardia
procedure where lidocaine could be used
biers block, arthrogram, angiography, surgical proc.
what can be used in conjunction with lidocaine to make it last longer
adrenaline
side effects of lidocaine use
headaches, blurry vision, dizziness, vomity, light headed, bradycardia, shivery, hypotension (low bp)
what are corticosteroids/cortisone used for, and how is it adminstered
for management of conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. its injected directly into a joint spcae. it is an antiinflmaatory drug
how long does it take for cortisone to work
up o 1 week
how long does cortisone provide pain relief for
3-6months
contraindications to corticosteroids
use of warfarin, known allergy, skin infections, septic artirhtis
side effects of cortisone
diabetics may expoerience increase blood sugars, 2% of pt. may expoereinec cortisone flares which causes crystillisation. ouchy
