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What is a primary reason local anaesthetics cause systemic toxicity?
What is a primary reason local anaesthetics cause systemic toxicity?
Within what time frame do symptoms of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity typically occur?
Within what time frame do symptoms of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity typically occur?
What characteristic of local anaesthetics allows them to cross cell membranes effectively?
What characteristic of local anaesthetics allows them to cross cell membranes effectively?
What is the impact of lipid solubility on the toxicity of local anaesthetics?
What is the impact of lipid solubility on the toxicity of local anaesthetics?
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Why are local anaesthetics primarily used?
Why are local anaesthetics primarily used?
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What is a key component in local anaesthetic drugs that contributes to their function?
What is a key component in local anaesthetic drugs that contributes to their function?
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What physiological response can occur as a result of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity?
What physiological response can occur as a result of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity?
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What type of channels do local anaesthetics primarily block to exert their effect?
What type of channels do local anaesthetics primarily block to exert their effect?
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Study Notes
Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity
- Local anaesthetics are water-soluble salts of lipid-soluble alkaloids
- They dissolve easily in water and fat (lipophilic)
- This allows them to cross cell membranes easily
- Different local anaesthetics have different lipid solubility
- They target voltage-gated sodium channels
- Blocking sodium channels interferes with pain signals and cardiac function
- They prevent the rapid depolarization stage of action potentials, affecting heart function
- Sodium is an electrolyte crucial for muscle contraction and nerve transmission.
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This quiz explores the principles of local anaesthetics and their potential systemic toxicity. Learn about their lipid solubility, effects on sodium channels, and implications for pain management and cardiac function. Test your knowledge on how these substances interact with the nervous system.