Volatile Anesthetics/Pharmacokinetics Flashcards
1
Q
What are signs of high output renal failure caused by sevoflurane?
A
- polyuria
- hypernatremia
- hyperosmolarity
- increased plasma creatinine
- inability to concentrate urine
- it is unresponsive to vasopressin
2
Q
What are examples of Right to Left shunts?
A
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Foramen ovale
- Eisenmenger’s syndrome
- Tricuspid atresia
- Epstein’s anomaly
3
Q
Which volatile anesthetics are most and least affected by a Right to Left shunt?
A
- Most: Desflurane
- Least: Isoflurane
