Term
| Anesthetic induction agents are given for what reasons? |
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Definition
-to facilitate a smooth transition from consciousness to unconsciousness
- should provide adequate immobilization and relaxation to allow for atraumatic endotracheal intubation |
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Term
| What are clinical uses of barbituates? |
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Definition
- general anesthesia
- anticonvulsant therapy
- sedation
- euthanasia |
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Term
| What is the mode of action of barbituates? |
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Definition
| depresses the CNS in a progressive fashion beginning at the cerebral cortex |
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Term
| What is the mode of action of ketamine? |
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Definition
| produces a form of general anesthesia |
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