5 Questions
What is one of the purposes of sedating a patient?
To reduce anxiety and pain
What is another name for the period after an operation?
Post-operative period
What is one of the parasympathomimetic effects of anaesthesia?
Bradycardia
Why is it important to prevent parasympathomimetic effects during anaesthesia?
To prevent coughing and vomiting
What is another benefit of sedating a patient?
Reduced involuntary muscle contractions
Study Notes
Sedation of a Patient
- Sedation is used to reduce anxiety and pain in the patient.
- It also provides amnesia for the post-operative period, ensuring the patient has no memory of the procedure.
- Sedation helps prevent parasympathomimetic effects of anesthesia, including:
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Salivation
- Increased bronchial secretions
- Coughing
- Vomiting
- Additionally, sedation reduces involuntary muscle contractions.
This quiz covers the purposes of pre-medication in anaesthesia, including sedation, anxiety reduction, and prevention of parasympathomimetic effects.
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