ANAESTHETICS : General Anesthetics | Basic Concepts in Pharmacology
Reversible state of CNS depression, resulting in loss of response to & perception of External stimuli. Pre-anaesthetics medicines calm the patient , relieve pain & protected against undesirable effects of anaesthetics or surgical procedure STAGES & DEPTH OF ANAESTHESIA 1) Induction=Period of time from onset of Administration to development of surgical anaesthesia. Propofol produce induction in 30-40sec...For Childern Halothane or Sevoflurane induce general anaesthesia 2) Maintenance=Sustained surgical anaesthesia 3) Recovery= Time from discontinuation of anaesthesia until consciousness & protective physiological reflexes. Depth of Anaesthesia= Four stages ...each stage characterized by CNS depression Stage l-Analgesia= Loss of pain sensation Stage ll-Excitement= Dilirium....increase BP...increase risk of Laryngospasm Stage lll-Surgical Anaesthesia= Loss of muscle tone...decrease CNS reflexes ...Regular respiration Stage IV-Medullary paralys...