Chapter 11 Anesthetics Anesthetics Defined as a group
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Chapter 11 Anesthetics
Anesthetics Defined as a group of drugs used to block the transmission of nerve conduction so that the sensation of pain is not perceived by the brain Two classifications l l £ £ General Regional 2 Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
General Anesthetics Produce balanced anesthesia l £ Gas and injection Prevent pain during surgery l 3 Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
Administration of Anesthetics Administered l £ £ Gas or volatile liquid–inhalation Injection Surgery–secession of use l £ £ Induction gas—first stage Intravenous injection—second stage 4 Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
Risks of Gas Anesthetics Most are explosive Nausea and vomiting Coughing Renal and liver toxicity l l 5 Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
Risks of Injected Anesthetics Blood pressure changes Emergence delirium Malignant hyperthermia l l l 6 Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
Regional Anesthesia Local l £ Extent anesthetized u u Surface area Drug concentration 7 Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
Adjuncts to General Anesthesia Narcotic opioid analgesics Benzodiazepines Antiemetics l l l 8 Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
Presurgical Nursing Interventions Administer preanesthetic medications l £ £ £ Provide safety. Monitor vital signs. Maintain NPO status. Educate the client. Promote confidence. 9 Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
Postsurgical Nursing Interventions l l l Monitor for hypotension. Monitor for rapid pulse rate. Monitor for gastrointestinal upset. Monitor for urinary retention. Monitor for hyperthermia. 10 Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
- What is a collection of well defined objects
- Local anesthesia classification
- Classification of local anesthetics
- Balanced anesthesia components
- Factors affecting height of spinal block
- Anesthesia
- Lardosis
- Mac anesthesia minimum alveolar concentration
- Sevoflurane mac value
- Classification of inhalational agents
- A group is broadly defined as