Quiz 5 Flashcards
What are the 3 layers of peripheral nerves?
endoneurium (inside), perineurium (middle), epineurium (outside)
Where are the Na gated channels located on peripheral nerves?
on the Nodes of Ranvier (break points between successive bands of myelin)
What do the Schwann cells do?
cell support and insulation- make myelin
What is saltatory conduction and where does it NOT occur?
AP jump from node to node- does not happen in C fibers because no myelination
What is the normal RMP?
-70 to -90 mV
What is the MoA for LA?
drug reversibly binds to sodium channel in the nerve in the INACTIVATED state and prevents them from opening
How many successive nodes of Ranvier must the LA bind to for it to be effective?
3
The ? form has to diffuse into the nerve axon first, and once inside, the new equilibrium forms between ionized and nonionized forms. The ? form binds to receptors
non-ionized, ionized
Do LA have an effect on RMP or threshold?
no
Describe A alpha fibers
motor efferent, proprioception; 12-30 mm diameter, 70-120 m/s conduction, heavily myelinated
Describe A beta fibers
touch and pressure, 5-12 mm diameter, 30-70 m/s conduction, myelinated
Describe A gamma fibers
motor efferent, 3-6 mm diameter, 30-70 m/s conduction, myelinated
Describe A delta fibers
pain, temp and touch; 2-5 mm diameter, 12-30 m/s conduction, myelinated
Describe B fibers
preganglionic autonomic fibers; <3 mm diameter, 3-14 m/s conduction, some myelination
Describe C dorsal root fibers
pain and temperature, 0.4-1.2 mm diameter, 0.5-2 m/s conduction, not myelinated
Describe C sympathetic fibers
postganglionic sympathetic fibers, 0.3-1.3 mm diameter, 0.7-2.3 m/s conduction, not myelinated
What fibers make up motor and muscle control?
A alpha fibers
What fibers make up sensory fibers and control touch, vibration, position, perception?
A alpha and beta
What fibers make up sensory fibers and control cold perception, and pain?
A delta fibers
What is the order in which nerves are blocked?
1) autonomic 2) sensory 3) motor
What is the minimum blocking concentration (Cm)?
lowest concentration of drug that is needed for blocking impulse propagation
The Cm of motor fibers is about ? that of sensory fibers
twice
What factors can affect the Cm of LA?
temp, pH, calcium concentration of bathing solution
Almost all LA are ?, which exist in both ? and ? forms when injected into physiological pH (there is an exception)
tertiary amines; ionized and nonionized (benzocaine is an exception- secondary amine, permanently non-ionized)
What parts of the LA molecule make them lipophilic and hydrophilic?
aromatic ring- lipophilic
amine- hydrophilic
Which type of LA have a higher allergic potential?
esters- broken down to PABA
What will increase LA potency, and how can this become a problem?
a higher lipid solubility- also correlated with higher protein binding, longer DoA, and higher tendency for cardiotoxicity
What is the most lipid soluble ester of commonly used LA?
tetracaine
What is the most lipid soluble amide?
bupivacaine
What is more important in terms of DoA, protein binding or lipid solubility?
protein binding
What is the most important factor for onset?
ionization (lipid solubility)
LA are weak ? and prefer to bind to ?
bases; alpha 1 acid glycoprotein
Do esters or amides have shorter DoA?
esters
List the LA from most to least in terms of protein binding
bupivicaine (95%) > etidocaine, ropivicaine, tetracaine (94%) > mepivicaine (77%) > lidocaine (64%) > procaine (6%) > chloroprocaine (0%)
What does the addition of sodium bicarb to LA do?
increases pH of the LA, and therefore increases the amount of drug in the nonionized form
What LA are considered low potency and short DoA (60-90 min)?
procaine and chloroprocaine
What LA are considered inermediate potency and duration (90-240 min)?
mepivacaine, prilocaine, lidocaine