DAANCE- Module 3- Anesthetic Drugs & Techniques

DAANCE- Module 3- Anesthetic Drugs & Techniques Brevital (Sodium Methohexital) - ANSWER Primary anesthetic agent introduced in the 1960's. Balanced Anesthesia - ANSWER Use of several agents together Basic Requisites of an Anesthetic - ANSWER Lack of toxicity, non-flammable, nonaddictive, minimal allergenicity. Analgesia - ANSWER Given to feel no pain (ex: Fentanyl and Local) Amnesia - ANSWER Benzodiazepines (ex: Versed) Relaxation & Immobility - ANSWER Versed, Propofol (Diprivan), Brevital (Methohexital), Ketamine Loss of Consciousness (Hypnosis) - ANSWER Propofol & Brevital Wakefulness System - ANSWER Core of brainstem, neurons to cerebrum. When a sleep inducing drug is introduced it interrupts transmission. Anxiolytic (Anxiety Reducing) Meds - ANSWER Diazepam or Midazolam Relay Center - ANSWER Sensory neurons that sense pain pass through this. Homeostasis (Homeostatic State) - ANSWER Normal state in which there is minimal variation in respiration and circulation. Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER The effects that the body has on drugs. Pharmacodynamics - ANSWER The effects that the drug has on various body systems. Rapid Redistribution - ANSWER Short acting drug only remain attached to the receptor sites for a short time and then move to the other tissues. PO (per os) - ANSWER Through the mouth. (Delayed onset, unpredictable effects, patient compliance, not good when pt in nauseated) Subcutaneous (SQ) - ANSWER Beneath the Skin (Absorption is somewhat delayed compared to IM or IV) Intramuscular (IM) - ANSWER In the muscle (Unpredictable onset of drug effect, cannot titrate the dose) Intravenous (IV) - ANSWER In the vein Inhalation Route - ANSWER Inhaled (Very rapid absorption and titration)