terminology Flashcards
anesthesia
unconsciousness produced by a controlled, reversible intoxication of the CNS
Anesthetist
any person trained to administer anesthesia
anesthesiology
study of anesthesia
anesthesiologist
a veterinarian who specializes in anesthesia
analgesia
relief of pain
Autonomic nervous system
involuntary nervous system. sympathetic or parasympathetic
anticholinergic
parasympathetic drugs block cholinergic receptors of PNS. not analgesic or anesthetic but used with it
body composition
amount of body fat or muscle
bradycardia
low heart rate
circulation
movement of blood in regular course
dissociogenics
overstimulate of CNS instead of depression. dissociated mind from body
extubation
removal of endotracheal tube
general anesthesia
state of unconsciousness produced by anesthetic agents. absence of pain over entire body
hypertension
high blood pressure
hyperthermia
high blood temperature
hypotension
low blood pressure