Special Situations (PK8) Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory stimulants
A
- Doxapram
- Progesterone
- Aminophylline
2
Q
How do respiratory stimulants affect gases in the lungs?
A
Increase ventilation –> reduce PaCO2
3
Q
What does sleep decrease response to?
A
- Hypoxia
- Hypercapnia
- Mechanoreceptors
4
Q
Drugs depressing ventilation
A
- Inhaled anaesthetics
- Barbiturates
- Opioids
- Benzodiazepines
- Alcohol