Anesthesia

Desflurane cardiovascular effects

Desflurane cardiovascular effects are mentioned here. There is a decrease in systemic vascular resistance and peripheral vasodilatation. Cardiac depression, a dose-dependent tachycardia and fall in blood pressure are seen. Along with N20 this effect is minimal. Splanchnic and renal blood flow is preserved. Desflurane is a direct coronary vasodilator. A rapid increase in concentration of […]

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Preoxygenation

The purpose of preoxygenation of a patient before induction of general anesthesia and paralysis is to provide a maximum time that the patient can tolerate apnea. Normal oxygen consumption in a healthy adult is about 250 ml / min desaturations oxygen can occur as quickly as 30-60 seconds in a healthy adult with the FRC

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Anesthesia Inhalation agents

The discovery of anesthesia Inhalation agents heralded the era of modem anesthesia. In 1842, the first general anesthetic administered was recorded by CF Long and W Clarke using diethyl ether; however, they did not publicize it. The first successful public demonstration of anesthesia Inhalation agents was by W.T.G. Morton on 10th October 1846 at the Massachusetts General Hospital Boston,

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Awake Craniotomy Anesthesia

The anesthesiologist should know that the essential element of an “anesthetic” for an Awake Craniotomy Anesthesia is the surgeon’s local anesthetic technique. Craniotomy is required for removal of space occupying lesions, intracranial vascular pathologies and for drainage of extradural or intradural haematoma. Most important postoperative considerations are regulation of patient’s ICP status, maintenance of cerebral

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Isoflurane

Isoflurane is a fluorinated methyl ethyl ether. It is an isomer of enflurane. Physical Properties of Isoflurane : • It is Colorless. • It has pungent ethereal odor so induction is not smooth. • Non inflammable, non explosive. • Vapor pressure similar to halothane (240 mmHg). Hence it also has agent specific Isoflurane vaporizer. Anesthetic

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Doxapram injection doses and uses

Doxapram injection Doxapram is a specific respiratory stimulant. It stimulates the respiratory center preferentially and has relatively less effect on cortical and spinal sites. Following intravenous doxapram injection the drug stimulates ventilation and increases cardiac output and work. Doxapram dose It is given in a dose of 1-1.5 mg/kg by intravenous injection. Intravenous infusion can also

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