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Phenylephrine & Propofol Flashcards

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Phenylephrine

Brand

A

Neo-Synephrine

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Phenylephrine

Class

A

-topical vasoconstrictor

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Phenylephrine

Supply

A

-spray bottle

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Phenylephrine

Mechanism of Action

A

-vasoconstricts blood vessels in the nasal passages
-reduces the risk of bleeding during insertion of a nasotracheal tube

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Phenylephrine

Indication

A

-administered prior to insertion of nasotracheal tube

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Phenylephrine

Contraindication

A

-known hypersensitivty

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7
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Phenylephrine

Adverse reactions

A

-none in the emergency setting

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Phenylephrine

Route

A

-nasal

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9
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Phenylephrine

Onset

A

-immediate

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10
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Phenylephrine

Adult Dosage

A

1-2 sprays in the nostril

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Phenylephrine

Special Considerations

A

used in conjunction with a properly-sized nasotracheal tube and lubrication

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12
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Propofol

Brand name

A

Diprivan

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13
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Propofol

Class

A

General anesthetic

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Propofol

Mechanism of action

A

Sedative-hypnotic agent that is suspected to produce effects by the passive modulation of the inhibitory function of the neurotransmitter GABA through the liquid-gated GABA receptors

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Propofol

Indication

A

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) sedation of intubated mechanically ventilated adult patients

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