An anesthesiologist is a person, standing at the interface of medical and surgical specialties. He may cease to be an expert outside his field; but still possess a bird’s eye view of most specialties. So I would like to label him as a 'layman' among the various specialists, who can save lives. This blog contains, easy to read snippets of info from his world i.e. Anesthesiology
Saturday, April 13, 2013
MNEMO> PENTAZOCINE "HOT DRUG"
MNEMO> PENTAZOCINE "HOT DRUG"
H.Hallucination and psychotomimetic effects
O.Overt seizures rarely, with iv route
T.Typical Opioid side effects
D.Dose: 0.5 mg/kg i.v. or 30 mg i.v. Q4H. 30 mg iv= 10 mg morphine
R. Respiratory depression, Raised Pulmonary pressures(Pulmonary HTN),
Raised BP, Raised ICP, Rare diseae:Porphyria ....are CONTRAINDICATIONS
U. Upward CVP, LVEDP,PULMONARY PRESSURES
G.Give LESSER doses more FREQUENTLY to reduce side effects
MNEMO(anaesthesia implications)>FrieDreich's Ataxia: "FDA"
FrieDreich's Ataxia: FDA
F. Failure of Heart and Respiration
[Needs detailed evaluation of CVS]
D.Diabetes
A.Atracurium safe,Arrhythmias
ANAESTHESIA MNEMO> PEMPHIGUS VULGARIS
"VULGARIS"
V.Venous access is difficult
U.Use of small ETT may be better than LMA
L.Larynx: Anticipate scarring and narrowing
G.Get exacerbations with pregnancy, surgeries
A.Anticipate problems with mask application on induction
Anticipate fluid and electrolyte imbalances
R.Risks of long term steroid therapy :
[explain to patient and take preventive measures like PPIs against ulcer, steroid supplimentation etc]
I.Infections
Intubation can cause airway trauma --> bleeding ,scarring etc can occur
S.Skin is vulnerable: Avoid skin traction and friction
V.Venous access is difficult
U.Use of small ETT may be better than LMA
L.Larynx: Anticipate scarring and narrowing
G.Get exacerbations with pregnancy, surgeries
A.Anticipate problems with mask application on induction
Anticipate fluid and electrolyte imbalances
R.Risks of long term steroid therapy :
[explain to patient and take preventive measures like PPIs against ulcer, steroid supplimentation etc]
I.Infections
Intubation can cause airway trauma --> bleeding ,scarring etc can occur
S.Skin is vulnerable: Avoid skin traction and friction
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