Week 1 Flashcards
Define anesthesia
Loss of sensation
What is the only thing we use barbiturates for?
Seizures
Define general anesthesia
Reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, and loss of sensation
Define sedation
Depressing the central nervous system, light sleep.
Define tranquilization
Drug induced state of calm
Define hypnosis
Drug induced sleep like state
Define narcosis
Drug induced sleep
What is local anesthesia
Loss of sensation in a small area of the body
What is topical anesthesia
Loss of sensation of a localized area
What is regional anesthesia
Loss of sensation in a limited area of the body
Where does epidural anesthesia provide pain control?
Rear quarters and pelvic region
What is balanced anesthesia
Administration of multiple drugs in smaller amounts
What is your role in anesthesia
Preparation Operation and maintenance of anesthetic equipment Administration of anesthetic agents Endnoteacheal intubation Patient monitoring
What drug increases cardiac output
Dexdomitor
ASA 1
Minimal risk
Normal healthy patient
Elective procedures
ASA 2
Low risk
Risk for neonates, geriatrics, obese, and mild dehydration
ASA 3
Moderate risk
Anemia
Moderate dehydration
Compensated major organ disease
ASA 4
High risk Ruptured bladder Internal hemorrhage Pneumothorax Pyometra
ASA EXTREME
Moribund Severe head trauma Pulmonary embolus Gdv End stage major organ failure
Why should you fast a patient before surgery?
To prevent aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs
What is an advantage to IV access?
Allows rapid administration of emergency drugs
What gives you a higher percentage of bodily fluids young lean patients or old obese patients?
Young lean patients
What percent of body weight is intracellular fluid?
40
What percent of body fluid is extra cellular fluid?
15-30%
