Pharmacokinetics & General Anaesthetics Flashcards
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Ether
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One of the first general anaesthetics
2
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Etomidate
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IV general anaesthetic metabolised more rapidly than thiopental
3
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Halothane
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Volatile inhalation general anaesthetic
4
Q
Nitrous Oxide
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Inorganic gas general anaesthetic
5
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Propofol
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IV general anaesthetic metabolised more rapidly than thiopental
Can be used in maintenance of anaesthesia with lower incidence of post-op nausea/vomiting
6
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Thiopental
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IV general anaesthetic metabolised quite slowly so can give rise to anaesthetic hangover