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Anaesthesia for Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: A Comprehensive Guide

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Introduction to Laparoscopic Appendicectomy Laparoscopic appendicectomy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, has gained prominence as an effective treatment for acute appendicitis. This technique involves the use of small incisions and specialized instruments, allowing surgeons to remove the inflamed appendix with reduced trauma to the surrounding tissues. The primary indications for laparoscopic appendicectomy include acute appendicitis, […]

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Analeptic Drugs

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Analeptic Drugs are Cenrtral nervous system stimulants or CNS stimulants that stimulate respiration and also the brain. The different Analeptic Drugs are: Bemegride Nikethamide Doxapram These drugs help to restore the drug-induced depressed function towards normal. Ideally there should be pharmacological antagonism and the analeptic drug should block the depressant drug activity either by inactivation or

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Nitrous Oxide Effects

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Nitrous Oxide Effects the brain and induced analgesia or pain relief and anesthesia. Nitrous Oxide Effects includes the cardiovascular system as well. Nitrous oxide is a myocardial depressant and reduces the cardiac output. This is offset by an increase in sympathetic nerve activity resulting in peripheral vasoconstriction and thereby a minimal change in blood pressure.

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Ether

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Ether is still very rarely used in many Developing countries like India. First public demonstration of ether was given by W.T.G. Morton on I6th October 1846 for the removal of jaw tumor. Physical Properties of Ether : • It is pungent smelling liquid decomposes in presence of light, air and heat so stored in amber

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Understanding Granisetron’s Use in Anesthesia for Nausea and Vomiting

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Understanding Granisetron’s Use in Anesthesia for Nausea and Vomiting When undergoing anesthesia, one of the common side effects that patients may experience is nausea and vomiting. These unpleasant symptoms can not only cause discomfort but also delay the recovery process. To alleviate this, healthcare professionals may administer medications like granisetron. In this article, we will

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Methoxyflurane Anesthesia

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Methoxyflurane Anesthesia is a halogenated hydrocarbon now obsolete. Physical properties: Colorless, fruity liquid, non-flammable, boiling point of 104°C, blood/gas coefficient 13, oil /gas 825, VP 25 mm Hg, MAC 0.2%, metabolism 50-75%. Methoxyflurane Anesthesia is metabolized to dichloroacetic acid and methoxydifluoro acetic acid and fluoride in high amount which proved nephrotoxic; due to this it

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Capnography

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Capnography is the continuous measurement of end tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) and its waveform. The normal recording from a Capnography is between 32 to 42 mmHg (3 to 4 mmHg less than arterial pCO2 which is 35 to 45 mmHg). Capnography works on the principle that infrared light is absorbed by carbon dioxide. And this

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Anesthesia gases

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Anesthesia gases are the gases used to anesthetize a patient for surgery. The common gases used in general Anesthesia are: Oxygen Nitrous Oxide Air Halothane Sevoflurane Desflurane Isoflurane and many more… Nitrous oxide (N2O) is one of the popular anesthesia gases and is not metabolized in human tissue, however it reacts with vitamin 812 and

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