nullnullThe state of general anesthesia is drug induced absence of perception of all sensations
PRINCIPLES OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF GENERAL ANAESTHETICSPRINCIPLES OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF GENERAL ANAESTHETICSUptake and Distribution of inhalational general anesthetics
Depth of Anesthesia - Tension of anaesthetic agent in brain - controls - rates of induction and recovery
Tension and partial pressure are interchangeable terms
Tension in the arterial blood and brain are same and are determined by:Tension in the arterial blood and brain are same and are determined by:Concentration of the anaesthetic in the inspired air depends on rate of ventilation
Transfer of the gas from the alveoli to the blood
Decreased in disease (ex. emphysema)
Rate of transfer is determined by:
Solubility(Blood gas partition coefficient.)
Rate of blood flow(directly proportional to the C.O.
Partial pressures of the agent in arterial and mixed venous blood.
Loss of the agent from the arterial blood to all the tissue of the bodyANAESTHESIA MACHINESANAESTHESIA MACHINESAre devices by which the anesthesiologist is able to deliver
Measured quantities of anaesthetic gases and oxygen through accurate flowmeters and with the use of special vaporizers it is possible to add the vapor of volatile anesthetic liquid to the gas stream. The mixture of oxygen and anaesthetic agent is then delivered to a breathing circuit for administration by Inhalation.nullGeneral Anesthetics are the most dangerous drugs
Therapeutic index ranges between 2-4
2-3 times dose causes circulatory failureOral dose delivers the total doseOral dose delivers the total doseWhen gas or vapor is inhaled only a small amount is absorbed
Whereas the rest is exhaled out in next 1-2 seconds
The drug reaches the brain by leaving the blood
Anaesthetic blood levels of these cannot be measures accurately
Concentrations in the lungs can be easily frequently and accurately be measured
The partials pressures of the anaesthetic in the lung and the brain are almost equal at equilibrium
Minimum Alveolar ConcentrationMinimum Alveolar ConcentrationMAC is the measure of potency of general anesthetics
It is the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) at one atmospheric pressure that produces immobility in 50% patients or animals exposed to noxious stimulinullELIMINATION OF GENERAL ANAESTHETICSFree gases and vapors wash out of the lungs:
The arterial blood tension declines first.
Followed by that in the tissues where the anaesthetic agent persists for a longer time.
Tissue having low blood flow (muscle) relieve the agent
much slowly.
OTHER ROUTES: These agents are also eliminated in
smaller quantities from skin, mucous membrane and the kidneysnullnullDEPTH OF GENERAL ANAESTHESIA
OCCURS IN STAGESSTAGE - 1 ANALGESIA
STAGE - 2 DELERIUM
STAGE - 3 SURGICAL ANESTHESIA
STAGE - 4 MEDULLARY
PARALYSESnullAPPROACHES FOR TESTING
DEPTH OF ANAESTHESIA Blinking of eyelids on striking the eyelashes.
Swallowing
Regularity and depth of respiration.
Increase in respiratory rate and B.P.on incision
Tightness of jaw muscles.
Above responses fade on deepening of the anesthesia.Deep anesthesia Leeds to:
Respiratory depression
Apnea
Lowering of B.P.
Asystolenull PREANAESTHETIC MEDICATION
Decrease anxiety with out drowsiness
Amnesia
Relieve preoperative pain
Decrease requirement for an inhalational agent.
Minimising undesirable effects of anesthetics.
(salivation, decrease in heart rate, coughing, vomiting)
Decrease volume and acidity of the gastric contents.
Decrease stress response in preoperative periodnullPREANAESTHETIC MEDICATION
2-3 drugs are used concomitantly:
Sedatives Hypnotics
Antianxiety drugs
Opoids
Antiemetics
H-2 antagonists
Gastrokinetic agents
Anticholinergicsnull DRUGS USED IN PREANAESTHETIC MEDICATIONS
Benzodiazepines: Diazepam, Lorazepam, Midazolam.
Barbibiturates: Pentobarbitone, secobarbitone.
Antihistamines: Hydroxyzine, Diphenhydramine.
Phenothiazines: Promethazine.
Butyrophenones: Droperidol.
Opoids: Morphine, fentanyl, meperidine.
Anticholinergics: atropine, scopolamine, glycopyrrolate.
Antiemetics: Ondansetron
Drugs decreasing gastric acidity:
H-2 antagonists.
Antacids.
Gastrokinetic agents. null MECHANISM OF ACTIONS OF
GENERAL ANAESTHETICS
All drugs belong to diverse groups
Inert gases as xenon
Inorganic/Organic compds as Nitrous oxide and Chloroform.
Complex Organic Molecules
Halogenated Alkanes and ethers
The Mode of action is without any satisfactory explanation.
POSTULATIONS:
Influence synaptic transmission.
Axonal conduction is unaffected.
Potentiate release of inhibitory neurotransmitters.
Inhibit excitatory synapses.null MECHANISM OF ACTIONS OF
GENERAL ANAESTHETICS
Action of these agents is on Lipid bilayer and/or protein
lipid interface
OR
ION CHANNELS (Na/K/Ca)
OR
Ligand gated Channels
l-Glutamate.
NMDA
NAChR
GABA-AnullAt the molecular level, anesthetics probably exert their effects by direct interactions with proteins rather than by disturbing the matrix of the lipid bilayer as earlier postulated. Anesthetics May bind to hydrophobic pockets or clefts, producing small changes in protein Conformation alerting receptor of channel function. It is also possible that specialized areas Of the membrane such as the boundary lipids surrounding membrane Proteins are important sites of anaesthetic binding and action.
MECHANISM OF ACTIONS OF
GENERAL ANAESTHETICSnull MECHANISM OF ACTION:
The exact mechanism by which inhalational anesthetics function is not known. There appears to be a correlation between anesthetic potency and lipid solubility (Meyer-Overton theory), suggesting that these anesthetics likely affect the lipid matrix of nerve cell membranes in the brain. Furthermore, NMR and electron spin resonance studies indicate that anesthetics cause a local disordering of the lipid membrane matrix, possibly decreasing the number of molecules that alternate simultaneously between the gel and crystalline states, and thereby altering membrane function.null NEUROLEPT ANALGESIA
- State of quiescence
- Reduced motor activity
- Reduced anxiety
- Indifference to the surroundings without loss of consciousness
The patient responds to commands.
Drugs: a neurolept compd (Droperidol) plus an opoid analgesic (fentanyl)
Neurolept analgesia may be converted into neurolept anaesthesia by concominant administration of 65% nitrous oxide null DISSOCIATIVE ANAESTHESIA
a state of sedation, immobility, amnesia
and marked analgesia (feeling of dissociation)
a single drug such as ketamine can result in this state.
GENERAL ANAESTHETICS
CLASSIFICATIONGENERAL ANAESTHETICS
CLASSIFICATIONInhalation agents: NEWER AGENTS OLDER DRUGS
Halothane Chloroform
Enflurane Ether
Volatile liquids: Isoflurane Ethylchloride
Desflurane Trichlorethylene
Sevoflurane
Gases: Nitrous oxide Cyclopropane
Ethylene
Intravenous agents:
Thiopentone
Benzodiazepines
Etomidate
Ketamine
Propofolnull CHARACTERSITICS OF AN IDEAL ANAESTHETIC
Rapid and pleasant induction
Rapid changes in the depth of anesthesia
Adequate Muscle Relaxation
Wide margin of safety
Absence of toxic/adverse effects