Clinical studies using this strategy have claimed that even Normal Cerebral Perfusion Pressure values as low as 50 mm Hg are well tolerated with 8% mortality, and good recovery at 6 months after injury with little or moderate disability in 80% of patients. An increase in MAP may increase brain oedema. Therefore, lower intravascular pressures […]
Desflurane muscle relaxation chemical depresses the neuromuscular junction, it decreases the force of contraction of muscles and increases fade. Endotracheal intubation is possible. There is a potentiation of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants similar to isoflurane. There have been no reports of malignant hyperthermia in man but has been seen in animals. It is advisable to avoid
Excess Oxygen can cause pulmonary oxygen toxicity which results in a lot of damage to the body tissues. To summarize briefly, the excess oxygen can cause, pulmonary toxicity, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, rertolental fibroplasia, convulsions and Paul burt effect. Here we will be dicussing the mechanisms of these tissue injuries that occur with use of excess oxygen. The following the changes
Some of the toxicity issues related to desflurane toxicity is that, renal toxicity is not reported even after prolonged exposures and markers of renal function (albuminuria, glucosuria, urinary p-glutathione transferase, serum creatinine and BUN) were not altered after 7 days of exposure to 8 hours MAC of 1.25% desflurane. Desflurane Toxicity might occur at certain
Anesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy is of proven benefit to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high-grade stenosis of the internal carotid artery. Since the disease is atherosclerotic in origin, these patients often are prone to a variety of cerebrovascular and myocardial complications during the perioperative phase. Anesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy demands excellent haemodynamic
The answer to the question what is Pulmonary Function Test should be known to every doctor. The Pulmonary function tests especially the bedside ones can be used by even a non medico to asses the function of the lung. 1. Simple Bed Side Test Now what is Pulmonary Function Test that can be used at
In severe lung infections, the respiratory system is significantly compromised, making it difficult for patients to get enough oxygen into their bloodstream and remove carbon dioxide. This can lead to respiratory failure, a life-threatening condition where the body’s vital organs do not receive the oxygen they need to function properly. Mechanical ventilators, also known as
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Trichloroethylene Trichloroethylene is also called as Trilene. It is an inhalational anesthetic gas, which was widely used until recently. It is still used in some developing countries because of its cheap cost compared to the other halogenated inhalational anesthetics. Trichloroethylene Physical Properties • It is colorless liquid. • Odor is sweet. • Mildly irritant. •
What is Tidal Volume? Tidal volume (VT) is a fundamental parameter in respiratory physiology, representing the amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled during a typical breathing cycle. It is a crucial aspect of pulmonary function that aids in understanding an individual’s respiratory health. Tidal volume is measured in milliliters (mL) and varies among
Halothane is a widely used inhalational agent. Physical Properties of Halothane : It is colorless liquid, volatile anesthetic. Pleasant to smell so excellent for induction in children. Stored in amber colored bottles and contains thymol 0.01% as preservative (to prevent decomposition by light). Non inflammable, non explosive. Nonirritant, so induction is very smooth. Boiling point
