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- 1AnaesthesiaLack of sensation (touch and pain)
- 2General AnaesthesiaElimination of sensation by controlled, reversible depression of central nervous system.
- 3Local AnaesthesiaElimination of sensation by controlled, reversible depression of peripheral sensory and motor nerves.
- 4AnalepticStimulant of central nervous system.
- 5AnalgesiaLack of Pain
- 6AtaracticAnother name for tranquilliser
- 7Anti- tussiveReduces coughing
- 8HyponosisDrug-induced sleep
- 9NarcosisA state of stupor or insensibility (No response to stimuli)
- 10NeurolepticAnother name for tranquillier
- 11NeurolepticAnother name for tranquillier
- 12NeuroleptanalgesiaOpioid pain relief and tranquilliser combined = Profound effect
- 13SedationRelaxation of muscles, reduced excitability and mental activity
Makes animal "sleepy" - 14TranquilliserReduces excitability and anxiousness with less muscle relaxation and less "sleepiness"
- 15Reasons for anaesthetic administrationSurgery
Restraint
Pain Relief
Analgesia
Control status epilepticus - 16"Triad" of AnaesthesiaHypnosis
Analgesia
Muscle Relaxation - 17Effect of "Triad"Patient is asleep, no memory of operation, no pain, muscles relaxed
Wake up smoothly and safely when op is finished - 18Drug Classes and ClassificationAnaesthetic drugs potent and effect:
cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, GI, endocrine, hepatic and renal systems
No single drugs provides desired effects; all have side effects, combine to increase good effects and decrease bad effects - 19Groups of Drugs 1:Tranquillisers
Sedatives
Opioid analgesics
NSAIDS
*SEE notes for details* - 20Groups of Drugs 2:Intravenous Anaesthetic Agents
Inhaled (volatile) Anaesthetic Agents
*SEE notes for details* - 21Groups of Drugs 3:Local Anaesthetics
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
*SEE notes for details* - 22Overlapping groups"ACP" can be a sedative or tranquiliser depending on dose given
"Ketamine" not in a group
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- Anaesthesia and Surgery Flashcards on Introduction, created by Gemma Slater on 09/02/2014.
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