Special Situations (PK8) Flashcards

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Respiratory stimulants

A
  • Doxapram
  • Progesterone
  • Aminophylline
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2
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How do respiratory stimulants affect gases in the lungs?

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Increase ventilation –> reduce PaCO2

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3
Q

What does sleep decrease response to?

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  • Hypoxia
  • Hypercapnia
  • Mechanoreceptors
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4
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Drugs depressing ventilation

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  • Inhaled anaesthetics
  • Barbiturates
  • Opioids
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Alcohol
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