19: Anesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
anesthetic state
A
a collection of “component” changes in behavior or perception including: unconsciousness, amnesia, analgesia, autonomic reflex attenuation, and immobility
2
Q
what anesthetic agent can achieve all five parts of the “anesthetic” state
A
none
3
Q
where on the nerve do anesthetics act
A
synaps: pre- or post-synaptic
4
Q
malignant hyperthermia sx
A
tachy, hypertension, muscle rigidity, rhabdo, hyperthermia, acidosis
5
Q
antidote for malignant hyperthermia
A
dantrolene
6
Q
how to differentiation amide vs ester local anesthetics by the name
A
amide: have 2+ I’s
ester: 1 I only
