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, non-addictive, 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)