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General Anaesthesia

General Anaesthesia. By Zach Lafleur and Thomas Ehret. Inhalational (Gas): , Cyclopropane , Xenon Intravenous (Needle): Thiopentone sodium, Methohexitone sodium, Propofol , Etomidate. Generic names – all of the above Trade name – general anaesthetics (GA)

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General Anaesthesia

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  1. General Anaesthesia By Zach Lafleur and Thomas Ehret

  2. Inhalational (Gas): , Cyclopropane, XenonIntravenous (Needle):Thiopentone sodium, Methohexitone sodium, Propofol, Etomidate Generic names – all of the above Trade name – general anaesthetics (GA) General anaesthetics are usually given to a patient through inhalation or injection General class: analgesic GA targets the ion channels of a neuron through the GABA pathway.

  3. GA This drug is not available to the general public through prescription/over the counter and is only used in hospitals by certified anaesthetists GA is used during operational procedures to sedate the patient (Can be used to help treat disease/disorder/illness/trait but does not directly treat) Costs are not available to the public because shipments are ordered directly to the hospitals (operational costs vary depending on procedure)

  4. Side Effects Affects Cardiovascular system by: Decreasing cardiac muscle contraction Reducing cardiac output Promoting Hypotension Promoting Arrhythmias Increasing sensitivity to catecholamines

  5. More Side Effects Affects respiratory system by: Decreasing ventilation (hypoventilation) Promoting laryngospasm Obstructing respiratory tract (pathway to lungs)

  6. Even More Side Effects Affects the central nervous system by: Increasing cerebral blood flow Increasing intracranial blood pressure Increasing the risk of epilepsy (strokes) Reducing the cerebral metabolic rate

  7. Just A Few More Decreases the blood flow in renal veins and arteries Can cause nausea and vomiting Etc. There are many more minor adverse effects…

  8. Mechanism

  9. Stages of GA Stage 1: Analgesia Lasts until consciousness is lost (then Stage 2) Pain is supressed to an extent In a dream-like state Does not last long Used for women in labour, incisions, and minor operations

  10. Stages of GA Stage 2: Delirium Begins at loss of consciousness and ends at the return of regular respiration Irregular breathing, heart rate, blood pressure Vomiting, nausea, and defecation may occur Patients may hold their breath No operative procedures are carried out during this stage

  11. Stages of GA Stage 3: Surgical Anaesthesia (4 planes) Begins once regular respiration returns, ends at cessation of breathing Plane 1 – roving eye balls Plane 2 - loss of corneal and laryngeal reflexes Plane 3 – pupils are dilated, light reflex is lost Plane 4 - intercostal paralysis, small breathes as a result

  12. Stages of GA Stage 4: Medullary and Respiratory Paralysis Cessation of breathing Leads to death

  13. Stages of GA

  14. Procedure

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