things that increase/decrease MAC Flashcards
1
Q
MAC definition
A
the partial pressure of an inhalation anesthetic at 1 atmosphere that prevents skeletal muscle movement in response to surgical skin incision in 50% of the population
2
Q
The lower the MAC, the more ___ the agent, and the ___ the blood:gas partition coefficient
A
potent, higher
3
Q
hypoxia
A
decrease
4
Q
infants
A
increase
5
Q
MAC usually greatest in
A
newborn
6
Q
anemia
A
decrease
7
Q
hyperthermia
A
increase
8
Q
lithium
A
decrease
9
Q
chronic alcohol and drug use
A
increase
10
Q
sedatives
A
decrease
11
Q
red heads
A
increase
12
Q
pregnancy
A
decrease
13
Q
hypothermia
A
decrease
14
Q
hypotension
A
decrease
15
Q
hyperthermia if >42C
A
decrease
16
Q
decreased PAO2
A
decrease
17
Q
hematocrit <10%
A
decrease
