History of Anesthesia
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History of Anesthesia

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Which inhalation anesthetic agent has the highest Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) value?

  • Nitrous oxide (correct)
  • Halothane
  • Isoflurane
  • Desflurane

    • What factor can increase the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) of an inhalation agent?

  • Administration of narcotic analgesics
  • Administration of dextroamphetamine (correct)
  • Advancing age
  • Severe hypoxemia

    • Which of the following statements regarding MAC values is correct?

  • A higher MAC value reflects an increasingly lower requirement for anesthetic concentrations.
  • Mild hypocapnia significantly increases MAC.
  • A lower MAC value indicates a less potent anesthetic agent.
  • MAC can be used to compare side effects of different anesthetics. (correct)

    • Which condition does NOT have a discernible effect on MAC?

    <p>Circadian rhythms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the listed agents, which one is the least potent based on MAC values?

    <p>Halothane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the evolution of anesthesiology as a recognized medical specialty?

    <p>To improve patient outcomes during surgery through collaborative care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Griffith and Johnson report the use of curare in surgical anesthesia?

    <p>1942</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of an anesthesiologist?

    <p>Acts as a medical consultant both preoperatively and postoperatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) from an anesthesiologist?

    <p>CRNAs have a shorter postgraduate training period in anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary use of curare before its introduction into surgical anesthesia?

    <p>Management of spastic disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects the typical usage of the term 'anesthetist' in countries outside the United States?

    <p>It describes anyone who administers anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of an anesthesiologist's training sets them apart from other health professionals administering anesthesia?

    <p>A postgraduate medical degree and additional training in critical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the evolution of new anesthetic drugs significant in modern practice?

    <p>It helps address specific medical needs during surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a commonality among the various agents that can induce a general anesthetic state?

    <p>They may target common mechanisms despite their diversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ion channel is directly activated by binding of specific ligands?

    <p>Ligand-gated channels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ion channels in nerve cell membranes?

    <p>To control ion flux for neuronal excitation and conduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural composition of the ion channels in nerve cell membranes?

    <p>Globular protein subunits typically made up of five subunits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do voltage-gated ion channels respond to changes in the nerve cell membrane?

    <p>They open due to conformational changes from electrical potential shifts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes metabotropic receptor-gated channels from other ion channels?

    <p>They work through second messenger systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of modulator sites on ligand-gated channels?

    <p>To enhance receptor affinity for the physiological ligand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes ion fluxes through ion channels?

    <p>They are essential for both neuronal excitation and impulse transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the determination of a common molecular mechanism of anesthetic action challenging?

    <p>There is a lack of significant structural similarities among agents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do anesthetic drugs have on nerve cell membrane ion channels?

    <p>They inhibit the function of specific ion channels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the elimination phase of intravenous anesthetics primarily involve?

    <p>Metabolism and excretion from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the rate of elimination affect the residual sedative effect after anesthesia?

    <p>Faster elimination results in a quicker termination of residual effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs if a large dose of intravenous anesthetic saturates the lean body depot?

    <p>Elimination becomes the sole determinant of recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the emergence phase of anesthesia?

    <p>Discontinuation of anesthetic drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the duration of anesthesia and the rate of elimination?

    <p>Faster elimination results in shorter time to awakening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the hepatic clearance of intravenous anesthetics?

    <p>It relies on biotransformation and biliary excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the residual sedative effect after anesthesia correlate with?

    <p>The concentration of the drug in lean body tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase begins when a patient starts regaining consciousness?

    <p>Recovery phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In clinical settings with repeated intravenous anesthetic doses, what influences recovery duration?

    <p>Elimination rate of the anesthetic drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phase occurs immediately following the bolus injection for anesthesia induction?

    <p>Redistribution phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Meyer-Overton rule primarily describe about inhalation anesthetics?

    <p>Their action on the lipid environment of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hypotheses relates to how inhalation anesthetics may obstruct ionic flux?

    <p>Volume expansion hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the lipid solubility hypothesis, what effect do inhalation anesthetics have on the lipid molecules in the nerve cell membrane?

    <p>They cause a gel-to-fluid phase transition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor proposed in the volume expansion hypothesis that may lead to neuronal excitability inhibition?

    <p>Lateral pressure on protein units of ionic channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can exposure to high hydrostatic pressure affect the action of inhalation anesthetics, according to the volume expansion hypothesis?

    <p>It partially antagonizes the effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to channel proteins, inhalation anesthetics may primarily act on which structural component?

    <p>Amphiphilic pockets of channel protein subunits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do inhalation anesthetics have on the conformation of protein channels according to the discussed hypotheses?

    <p>They induce a partial conformational change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The membrane fluidization hypothesis suggests that anesthetics increase the motility of which part of the cell membrane?

    <p>Phospholipid molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of the lipid matrix is affected by inhalation anesthetics according to the volume expansion hypothesis?

    <p>Increased lateral pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the transition proposed in the membrane fluidization hypothesis?

    <p>From gel to fluid phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the time constant for alveolar uptake change with varying functional residual capacity (FRC) and alveolar ventilation?

    <p>It increases as FRC increases or alveolar ventilation decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inhalation agent will likely allow for the fastest induction of anesthesia based on its solubility?

    <p>Desflurane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does high cardiac output affect the rise of alveolar anesthetic concentration?

    <p>It slows down the concentration rise due to increased blood flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor influencing the speed of induction and recovery for anesthetic agents?

    <p>Solubility of the anesthetic agent in blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inhalation anesthetic agent has the highest blood-gas partition coefficient among the listed options?

    <p>Methoxyflurane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes were made in the third edition regarding the chapters on anesthesia?

    <p>Chapters on basic principles were expanded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topic was NOT specifically mentioned as part of the new chapters in the third edition?

    <p>Cricothyrotomy airway techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which contribution was acknowledged in the preface for enhancing the illustrations?

    <p>Andrea Aikens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major objective of revising the chapters in the third edition?

    <p>To improve assessments for patient evaluation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of content focus in the third edition, what was emphasized over subspecialty areas?

    <p>Basic principles and practices in anesthesia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these aspects was NOT highlighted in the new airway management chapter?

    <p>Trends in airway management research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group provided assistance specifically with the illustration of the cricothyrotomy airway?

    <p>Cook (Canada) Inc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about the intended use of the Essentials textbook after the third edition?

    <p>It can serve as a reference during surgical procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Griffith and Johnson reporting the use of curare in surgical anesthesia in 1942?

    <p>To demonstrate improved surgical outcomes with muscle relaxants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is commonly used in English-speaking countries outside the United States to refer to an anesthesiologist?

    <p>Anesthetist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key difference exists between the training of anesthesiologists and that of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)?

    <p>Anesthesiologists have no nursing background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In modern anesthesia practice, anesthesiologists have taken on which of the following roles beyond just administering anesthesia?

    <p>Collaborating in surgical evaluations and preparations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of an anesthesiologist's role is emphasized differently compared to a nurse anesthetist?

    <p>They possess advanced knowledge in critical care management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly reflects the professional standing of nurse anesthetists in the surgical team?

    <p>They are integral members of the surgical team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the role of the anesthesiologist characterized during the intraoperative period?

    <p>As the primary care physician for the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant evolution has occurred in the field of anesthesiology over the past century?

    <p>Increased specialization and collaborative practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical significance does the discovery of muscle relaxants like curare hold in the field of anesthesiology?

    <p>It introduced a method for managing patient movement during surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of modern anesthesiology, what does the term 'medical consultant' imply about the role of anesthesiologists?

    <p>They engage in broader patient management and care aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the partial pressure of isoflurane in compartment A when it constitutes 1% of the total atmospheric pressure?

    <p>7.6 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At equilibrium, what can be said about the partial pressures of isoflurane in compartments A, B, and C?

    <p>They are all equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the partial pressure of a gas in solution be deduced?

    <p>From the gas mixture composition in equilibrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding partial pressure is true?

    <p>Partial pressure is the fraction contributed by a gas toward total pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a gas is in equilibrium with a solution?

    <p>The partial pressure of the gas is equal in both phases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which compartment is the partial pressure of isoflurane found to be 7.6 mm Hg?

    <p>All compartments A, B, and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'tension' refer to in relation to gases?

    <p>The partial pressure of the gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law can be used to calculate the partial pressure of a gas in a mixture?

    <p>Dalton's Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'adding isoflurane at equilibrium' illustrate in the context of gas and liquid phases?

    <p>Equalization of partial pressures across all phases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason propofol is commonly chosen for outpatient anesthesia?

    <p>It has a rapid redistribution and elimination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the hepatic clearance of propofol?

    <p>Hepatic clearance is equal to hepatic blood flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does propofol affect blood pressure compared to thiopental?

    <p>It causes a greater drop in blood pressure than thiopental.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the formulation of propofol from water-soluble anesthetics?

    <p>It is milky-white and contains emulsifying agents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of propofol makes it particularly useful for continuous infusion techniques?

    <p>Rapid elimination and lack of cumulative effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the antiemetic properties of propofol?

    <p>It has clinically useful antiemetic properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an identified risk associated with the use of propofol in children?

    <p>Increased frequency of myoclonus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pharmacological actions is shared by both propofol and thiopental?

    <p>Both are effective anticonvulsants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to hypotension following propofol induction?

    <p>Increased peripheral vascular resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of propofol related to its formulation that makes it safe for patients with egg allergies?

    <p>The primary allergen is removed from the formulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor leads to an increased rate of decay in alveolar concentration of an inhalation anesthetic?

    <p>Small functional residual capacity (FRC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary metabolic process by which inhalation anesthetics are transformed in the body?

    <p>Mixed-function oxidases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the inspired concentration of nitrous oxide during excretion influence the decay process?

    <p>It has no influence on the decay rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical state is medical-grade nitrous oxide stored in at room temperature?

    <p>Either liquid or gas depending on temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributes to a decreased rate of decay for inhalation anesthetics in the body?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the induction dose of thiopental for anesthesia induction?

    <p>3-5 mg/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary action does the volume expansion hypothesis suggest regarding inhalation anesthetics and nerve cell membranes?

    <p>They cause volume expansion, leading to obstruction of ionic flux.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major consequence of decreased plasma albumin concentration when using thiopental?

    <p>Increased risk of overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hypothesis posits that anesthetics increase the motility of lipid molecules, causing a transition in membrane phase?

    <p>Membrane fluidization hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary metabolic mechanism for thiopental elimination?

    <p>Oxidative metabolism in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does high hydrostatic pressure potentially affect the efficacy of inhalation anesthetics, according to the volume expansion hypothesis?

    <p>It restricts the expansion of the lipid matrix.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is thiopental unsuitable for maintaining anesthesia through repeated dosing?

    <p>Prolonged duration of action due to redistribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to inhalation anesthetics, which statement about their action on protein subunits is accurate?

    <p>They can act on amphophilic pockets of channel proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which pH level is thiopental primarily prepared for injection?

    <p>10.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor leads to the ultra-short action of thiopental?

    <p>Rapid redistribution from brain to muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lipid environment as proposed by the Meyer-Overton rule in relation to inhalation anesthetics?

    <p>It serves as a binding site for anesthetic molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition could amplify the nonionized form of thiopental in the bloodstream?

    <p>Acidemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a commonality shared between the volume expansion hypothesis and the membrane fluidization hypothesis regarding inhalation anesthetics?

    <p>Both relate to alterations in lipid bilayer characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately represents the predictions of the lipid solubility hypothesis?

    <p>Higher lipid solubility correlates to greater anesthetic potency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of thiopental is typically excreted unchanged in urine after administration?

    <p>Less than 1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the membrane fluidization hypothesis, when anesthetics alter the arrangement of lipid molecules, what transitions occur?

    <p>Transitioning from gel to fluid phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of extravascular injection of thiopental?

    <p>Tissue necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of thiopental contributes to its rapid onset of action?

    <p>High lipid solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the mental state induced by ketamine?

    <p>Dissociative state with sedation and amnesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does flumazenil affect receptor occupation?

    <p>Decreases receptor occupation to reverse effects without causing anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hepatic extraction ratio for ketamine?

    <p>0.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following effects is associated with anesthetic doses of ketamine?

    <p>Increased cerebral blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of metabolism for ketamine in the liver?

    <p>Conjugation to form glucuronides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of action for ketamine following intravenous administration?

    <p>5-10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following outcomes is NOT associated with flumazenil administration?

    <p>Increased duration of sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the nervous system's response to ketamine?

    <p>It can produce seizure-like EEG patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate protein binding percentage for an injected dose of ketamine?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which administration route for ketamine is associated with a longer duration of action?

    <p>Intramuscular injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driving force behind the movement of isoflurane from a gas mixture to blood?

    <p>Partial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At equilibrium, what can be said about the concentrations of isoflurane in the compartments?

    <p>They are equal in partial pressures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the net movement of isoflurane molecules once equilibrium is established?

    <p>It ceases and becomes zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When isoflurane molecules move to compartment C from compartment B, what state will they achieve with respect to compartment C?

    <p>Equilibrium in partial pressure with compartment B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do semipermeable membranes play in the movement of gas molecules?

    <p>They facilitate random movement of gas molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the movement of gas molecules when a concentration gradient is not established?

    <p>Molecules will only move if pressure differences exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would isoflurane not cross into adjacent compartments?

    <p>When partial pressures are equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of gas molecules concerning their movement in compartments?

    <p>They are in constant motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If isoflurane is consistently added to compartment A, what effect will this have on the equilibrium state?

    <p>It will repeatedly reset the equilibrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of achieving partial pressure equilibrium among all compartments?

    <p>It ensures uniform anesthetic effect across tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the book mentioned in the preface?

    <p>To offer a scientific basis of anesthesia for beginners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following areas is emphasized for anesthesiologists practicing in operating rooms?

    <p>Focus on specific surgical areas like cardiovascular and neurosurgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge was faced by the authors when preparing the new edition of the textbook?

    <p>Selecting which existing content to revise while maintaining conciseness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the authors find lacking in available anesthesiology textbooks?

    <p>Basic introductory material for novice students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the authors describe the intended use of their textbook by students?

    <p>As a companion for both the ward and the operating room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been mentioned as an important aspect of anesthesiology in the prefaces?

    <p>The rapid evolution of standards of safe practice over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is represented as one of the major focus areas in the specialty of anesthesiology?

    <p>Comprehensive care across various surgical specialties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of anesthesiology indicates its growth as a specialty according to the authors?

    <p>The variety of active practice areas among anesthesiologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate increase in alveolar concentration to achieve immobility in 95% of patients compared to MAC?

    <p>30% above MAC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason end-tidal concentration is preferred for monitoring anesthetic doses?

    <p>It reflects the dose accurately received by the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why the vaporizer setting does not reflect the anesthetic dose received?

    <p>Vaporizer settings are always adjusted accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the alveolar concentration of inhalation agents be expressed for convenience?

    <p>As a ratio of MAC or with specific percentages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term MAC represent in the context of inhalation anesthetics?

    <p>Minimum Alveolar Concentration preventing movement in patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary limitation of surgery before the discovery of anesthetic drugs?

    <p>Surgery could only be performed on the body wall and limbs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the early exploration of inhaled anesthetics including carbon dioxide?

    <p>Henry Hill Hickman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What observation during the demonstration by Gardner Q. Colton led Horace Wells to investigate nitrous oxide as an anesthetic?

    <p>An audience member sustained an injury without feeling pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Horace Wells' public demonstration of nitrous oxide anesthesia?

    <p>The demonstration was a major failure and was criticized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long after the initial discovery of nitrous oxide anesthesia did it regain acceptance as an effective anesthetic?

    <p>Two decades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alternative methods were attempted to reduce the pain of surgery prior to anesthetics?

    <p>Alcohol, herbal concoctions, and hypothermia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Henry Hill Hickman ultimately not fulfill his dream of discovering an anesthetic?

    <p>Carbon dioxide was ineffective and he died young.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inhaled anesthetic was discovered almost simultaneously with nitrous oxide by American dentists and physicians?

    <p>Ether</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique did Horace Wells try following his observation of nitrous oxide's effects?

    <p>Extracting one of his own teeth using nitrous oxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in surgery practices following the introduction of effective anesthetics?

    <p>More aggressive surgical procedures became commonplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily causes the rapid decline in plasma levels and emergence from anesthesia after a bolus injection?

    <p>Redistribution of the drug to lean body mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario does elimination become the sole determinant of recovery from anesthesia?

    <p>After a large dose saturates the lean body depot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the elimination phase characterized by?

    <p>Slower decline of plasma levels due to drug clearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the rate of elimination affect the residual sedative effect seen after anesthesia?

    <p>Faster rates result in a quicker cessation of the residual effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the emergence phase of anesthesia?

    <p>Discontinuation of anesthetic drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly influences recovery duration in clinical settings with repeated intravenous anesthetic doses?

    <p>The drug's hepatic clearance rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a faster rate of elimination for intravenous anesthetics?

    <p>Shorter time to awakening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does hepatic clearance play in the use of intravenous anesthetics?

    <p>It clears the drug from the system post-anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the equilibrium between drug in plasma and lean body tissue affect post-anesthesia?

    <p>It causes residual sedative effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the elimination phase's slower clearance rate?

    <p>The drug's effects are prolonged in the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which benzodiazepines enhance the effect of GABA?

    <p>They increase the frequency of opening of chloride channels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does thiopental primarily exert its anesthetic effects?

    <p>By increasing the opening time of chloride channels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes ketamine's action compared to other intravenous anesthetics?

    <p>It is a noncompetitive antagonist at NMDA receptor sites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between inhalation anesthetic potency and solubility in oil?

    <p>There is a direct relationship between potency and oil solubility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter's transmission is primarily suppressed by ketamine?

    <p>L-glutamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) in relation to anesthetic agents?

    <p>It indicates the potency of an anesthetic agent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of NMDA receptor channels?

    <p>They are specifically activated by L-glutamate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of anesthesia, what role do inhalation anesthetics play at ion channels?

    <p>They modulate ion channel function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hypothesis relates to how inhalation anesthetics affect ion channels?

    <p>Volume Expansion Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Anesthesia

    • The use of curare as a muscle relaxant in surgical anesthesia was first reported in 1942.
    • The discovery of the four main anesthetic groups (intravenous, inhaled, narcotic analgesics, and muscle relaxants) spanned over 100 years.
    • The field of anesthesiology has evolved into a recognized medical specialty, requiring extensive training and expertise.
    • Anesthesiologists are involved in evaluating and preparing patients before surgery, providing primary care during surgery, and actively contributing to post-operative management.
    • The term "anesthetist" is more commonly used in English-speaking countries outside of the United States.
    • Anesthesiologists are graduate physicians with extensive postgraduate training in surgical patient management, critical care, and pain management.
    • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are also integral members of the surgical team, having 2-3 years of postgraduate training in surgical anesthesia, following basic nursing education and critical care experience.
    • The term "anesthetist" is more commonly used in English-speaking countries outside of the United States.

    Molecular Mechanisms of Anesthetic Action

    • Anesthesia is a reversible state of unconsciousness and loss of reflexes to painful stimuli.
    • A wide range of chemical compounds, from inert gases to organic molecules, can induce general anesthesia.
    • Despite the diversity in molecular structures, a common target for anesthetic action is likely.
    • Evidence suggests anesthetics interfere with the function of ion channels in nerve cell membranes.
    • Nerve cell membranes are composed of phospholipids, with ion channels formed by globular protein subunits.
    • Ion channels are crucial for nerve impulse generation and transmission.
    • Three main types of ion channels have been identified:
      • Ligand-gated channels: activated by binding of specific molecules (ligands) like acetylcholine, GABA, glutamate, and serotonin.
      • Voltage-gated channels: activated by changes in electrical potential across the nerve cell membrane.
      • Metabotropic receptor-gated channels: activated indirectly by ligands.
    • The Meyer-Overton rule suggests inhalation anesthetics act on lipid environments in the brain, but the lipid solubility of these agents doesn't rule out their interaction with protein subunits of ion channels.

    Lipid Solubility Hypothesis

    • This hypothesis suggests a correlation between lipid solubility and anesthetic action.
    • The volume expansion hypothesis argues that anesthetic molecules increase the volume of lipid membranes, exerting pressure on ion channels and inhibiting neuronal excitability.
    • The membrane fluidization hypothesis proposes that anesthetic molecules disrupt the ordered arrangement of phospholipid molecules in membranes, affecting the function of ion channels.

    Intravenous Anesthetics

    • Intravenous anesthetics are typically characterized by rapid onset and shorter duration of action.
    • They are often used for induction of anesthesia, the initial phase of general anesthesia.
    • Intravenous anesthetics are distributed throughout the body, with a rapid initial distribution to highly perfused organs like the brain.
    • After initial redistribution, a slower decline in plasma levels occurs, as the drug is eliminated from the body through metabolism and excretion.
    • The elimination phase contributes to the termination of anesthesia, especially after larger doses or continuous infusion.

    Inhalation Anesthetics

    • Inhalation anesthetics are delivered as gases or volatile liquids.
    • They are absorbed into the bloodstream via the lungs and distributed throughout the body.
    • The depth of anesthesia induced by inhalation anesthetics is determined by the concentration of the anesthetic in the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs.
    • The minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) is the minimum concentration of an inhalation anesthetic required to prevent movement in 50% of patients in response to a standard painful surgical stimulus.
    • A lower MAC value indicates a more potent anesthetic.
    • Factors that can affect MAC:
      • Increased MAC: Pyrexia, administration of central nervous system stimulants (e.g., dextroamphetamine).
      • Decreased MAC: Advancing age, hypothermia, administration of central nervous system depressants (e.g., narcotic analgesics, tranquilizers, barbiturates), severe hypercapnia, severe hypoxemia, and severe anemia.

    General Anesthesia: Basic Principles

    • The first use of curare in surgical anesthesia was reported in 1942 by Griffith and Johnson.
    • Four major groups of anesthetic drugs are used in modern practice: intravenous anesthetics, inhaled agents, narcotic analgesics, and muscle relaxants.
    • Anesthesiology is a well-recognized medical specialty that involves more than just pain relief.
    • Anesthesiologists are involved in patient evaluation and preparation before surgery, providing primary care during surgery, and participating in post-operative management.
    • Anesthesiologists also contribute to other healthcare areas like intensive care units and pain clinics.

    Intravenous Anesthetics: Propofol

    • Propofol is a popular intravenous anesthetic used for outpatient anesthesia due to its rapid redistribution and elimination, leading to quicker recovery from anesthesia.
    • Propofol is water-insoluble and formulated as a milky-white emulsion.
    • Propofol has a similar pharmacologic action to thiopental, but with differences:
      • Propofol does not have antianalgesic activity, but it has antiemetic properties.
      • Propofol leads to a smaller fall in cerebral metabolic rate for oxygen compared to thiopental.
      • Propofol is an anticonvulsant, but convulsive cases have been reported, being more frequent and intense in children than in adults.
      • Propofol causes a larger drop in blood pressure than thiopental, not accompanied by a significant increase in heart rate.
    • Propofol's rapid elimination and lack of cumulative effect make it suitable for continuous infusion in total intravenous anesthesia techniques (TIVA).

    Inhalation Anesthetics: General Concepts

    • The movement of inhalation anesthetics across a gas-blood and blood-tissue fluid interface relies on the concept of partial pressure.
    • Partial pressure of an anesthetic agent is proportional to the fraction it contributes toward total pressure.
    • At equilibrium, the partial pressure of a gas is equal in both phases (gas and liquid).
    • The time it takes to achieve 63% alveolar uptake (time constant) is influenced by functional residual capacity (FRC) and alveolar ventilation per minute (VA).
    • Solubility of an inhalation agent in blood is expressed as the blood-gas partition coefficient.
    • Highly soluble agents have a slower rate of alveolar uptake and slower induction/recovery.
    • Insoluble agents have a faster rate of alveolar uptake and faster induction/recovery.
    • Cardiac output (pulmonary blood flow) affects alveolar anesthetic concentration.
    • High cardiac output slows the rise in alveolar concentration, while low cardiac output speeds it up.

    ### Meyer-Overton Rule

    • Inhalation anesthetics act on the lipid environment of the brain.
    • Nerve cell membranes composed of phospholipids are thought to be the site of action.
    • The lipid solubility of inhalation anesthetics does not rule out action on amphiphilic pockets of channel protein subunits.

    Lipid Solubility Hypothesis

    • The volume expansion hypothesis states molecules taken into the lipid matrix of nerve cell membranes cause expansion and increase lateral pressure on protein units of ionic channels.
    • This disruption of ionic flux through channels inhibits neuronal excitability.
    • High hydrostatic pressure can antagonize the effect of inhalation anesthetics by restricting lipid matrix expansion.
    • The membrane fluidization hypothesis suggests anesthetic drugs increase the motility and disrupt phospholipid molecules in the gel phase, causing a transition to the fluid phase.
    • This change in conformation leads to an altered action potential.

    Thiopental

    • Thiopental is a derivative of barbituric acid and an ultra-short-acting barbiturate.
    • Thiopental's anesthetic action is evident within one arm-to-brain circulation time following injection.
    • Induction dose is 3-5 mg/kg given slowly over 30-60 seconds.
    • Acts by increasing the duration of the GABA-mediated inhibitory postsynaptic potential.
    • Approximately 70% of an injected dose binds to plasma albumin.
    • Duration of action is approximately 5 minutes due to rapid redistribution from the brain to muscle.
    • It is metabolized in the liver by oxidation to a carboxylic acid derivative via the cytochrome P450 system.
    • It is unsuitable for maintaining anesthesia due to its slow rate of elimination.
    • It is prepared as a 2.5% (25mg/ml) aqueous solution containing 6% anhydrous sodium carbonate as a buffer.
    • Extravascular injection can produce tissue necrosis, while intra-arterial injection can cause arterial spasm.

    Ketamine

    • Ketamine is a derivative of cyclohexanone.
    • It produces a dissociative mental state characterized by catalepsy, sedation, amnesia, and analgesia.
    • Subanesthetic doses provide analgesia.
    • It is prepared as a 1% (10mg/ml) or 5% (50mg/ml) aqueous solution.
    • It is metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system in the liver, first to norketamine, and subsequently to hydroxynorketamine.
    • The hepatic extraction ratio is roughly 0.8.
    • Over 90% of the water-soluble glucuronide metabolites are excreted by the kidneys.
    • It is given intravenously or intramuscularly, with a duration of action of 5-10 minutes after intravenous injection and 15-25 minutes following intramuscular injection.
    • It produces a seizure-like EEG pattern in humans, without associated convulsive muscular activity.
    • It causes increases in intracranial pressure, cerebral metabolic rate for oxygen, and cerebral blood flow.

    ### Partial Pressure

    • Gas molecules are in constant motion and movement between a gas-liquid or liquid-liquid interface is driven by partial pressure.
    • At equilibrium, the partial pressure of the gas in both compartments is equal.
    • The partial pressure gradient is the driving force behind the movement of gas molecules.

    Inhalation anesthetic excretion

    • The factors influencing the rate of decay of alveolar concentration during emergence are the inverse of those that influence uptake.
    • Hyperventilation, a small FRC, low solubility, low cardiac output, or large venous-alveolar tension gradient increases the rate of decay.
    • The inspired concentration of the agent during excretion has no influence on the rate of decay.

    Metabolism of Inhalation Anesthetics

    • Inhalation anesthetics are metabolized by mixed-function oxidases in the liver (cytochrome P450 system).
    • Most of the water-soluble organic and inorganic metabolites are excreted by the kidneys.

    ### Nitrous Oxide

    • Nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas approximately 1.5 times heavier than air.
    • It exists as a gas at room temperature and atmospheric pressure but can be compressed into a liquid unless its temperature is above 36.5 degrees Celsius.
    • Medical-grade nitrous oxide is stored in cylinders as a liquid at room temperature under a pressure of 750 psi (50 atmospheres).
    • It is a weak anesthetic with a MAC of 104% which cannot be achieved without a hyperbaric chamber.
    • In clinical practice, typically 70% nitrous oxide is used, with oxygen accounting for the remaining 30%.

    Preface to the Second Edition

    • The second edition includes new topics such as monitoring, new drugs, pain management, safety standards, and quality assurance.
    • It contains revised content from the first edition.
    • The book aims to remain concise and comprehensive.

    Preface to the First Edition

    • The book aims to be a basic textbook for students new to anesthesia.
    • It provides a scientific foundation of anesthesia.
    • The book encourages students to use it as a companion during ward rounds and surgical procedures.

    History of Anesthesia

    • Henry Hill Hickman, an English physician-scientist, attempted to discover an inhaled anesthetic in the 1820s.
    • In 1844, Horace Wells, a dentist from Connecticut, discovered the anesthetic properties of nitrous oxide.
    • The discovery of ether anesthesia is unclear, but evidence suggests William E. Morton used it successfully.
    • The discovery of anesthesia revolutionized surgery.

    Mechanism of Action

    • Intravenous anesthetics like benzodiazepines, thiopental, etomidate, and propofol bind to GABA receptors in the brain.
    • They enhance the inhibitory effects of GABA on postsynaptic neurons.
    • The binding sites for these agents are different on the postsynaptic nerve cell membrane.
    • Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, acts by suppressing excitatory synaptic transmission mediated by L-glutamate.
    • Ketamine blocks NMDA receptor channels, inhibiting the postsynaptic excitatory action of L-glutamate.

    Inhalation Anesthetics

    • Inhalation anesthetics depress central nervous system excitability through modulation of ion channel function.
    • Potency of an inhalation anesthetic correlates with its solubility in oil.
    • The minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) represents the concentration of an inhaled anesthetic required to prevent movement in 50% of patients during surgery.
    • MAC is equivalent to the ED50 for inhaled anesthetics.
    • Different inhaled anesthetics have different MAC values.

    Intravenous Anesthetics

    • Intravenous anesthetics distribute rapidly to various tissue compartments.
    • The initial rapid decline in plasma levels after injection is due to redistribution to lean body mass.
    • Elimination of the drug from the body occurs primarily through metabolism and excretion.
    • Elimination plays a significant role in recovery from anesthesia when larger doses are used.

    Minimum Alveolar Concentration

    • MAC is a convenient method to quantify the dose of an inhalation agent.
    • The alveolar concentration of an anesthetic agent can be expressed as a multiple or fraction of its MAC.
    • End-tidal concentration of the vapor can be monitored using an anesthetic vapor analyzer.
    • Anesthetic effects and MACs of inhaled anesthetics vary between agents.

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