Multimodal Analgesia Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is Multimodal Analgesia?
A
- The use of multiple drugs
- Incoperating different pharmacological actions
- That produce optimal analgesia
2
Q
Identify the name of the group of drugs, that is highlighted in green
A
Anaesthetics
3
Q
Identify the 2 names of the group of drugs, that is highlighted in red
A
- Opioids
& - Local anaesthetics
4
Q
Identify the name of the group of drugs, that is highlighted in yellow
A
Local Anaesthetics
5
Q
Identify the 3 names of the group of drugs, that is highlighted in blue
A
- Corticosteroids
- NSAIDs
- Local Anaesthetics
6
Q
What is known as the Surgeon’s Selection?
A
A combination of 2 or more drugs, of the following:
1. NSAIDs
2. Opioids
3. Alpha-2-Adrenoceptor Agonists
4. Local Anaesthetic techniques