Respiratory stimulants Flashcards
Respiratory stimulants are also called…
analeptic drugs
Respiratory stimulants (analeptic drugs) have a limited place in the treatment of (?) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ventilatory failure
Respiratory stimulants (analeptic drugs) have a limited place in the treatment of ventilatory failure in patients with (?)
COPD
Respiratory stimulants are effective only when given by (?) injection or infusion and have a short duration of action.
IV
Respiratory stimulants are effective only when given by intravenous injection or infusion and have a (long/short?) duration of action.
short
The use of respiratory stimulants has largely been replaced by (?) including nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
ventilatory support
What are the uses of respiratory stimulants?
- When ventilatory support is contraindicated
2. Hypercapnic respiratory failure in patients becoming drowsy or comatose
What is the benefit of using respiratory stimulants in patients with hypercapnia respiratory failure who are becoming drowsy or comatose?
Short-term may arouse patients sufficiently to co-operate and clear their secretions
Why may respiratory stimulants be harmful in respiratory failure?
They stimulate non-respiratory as well as respiratory muscles
The use of respiratory stimulants should only be given under expert supervision in hospital and must be combined with (?)
active physiotherapy
Are there any oral respiratory stimulants available for long-term use in chronic respiratory failure?
NO