Drugs

TIVA – Total Intravenous Anesthesia

TIVA uses IV agents (propofol + remifentanil) for anesthesia without inhalational gases. Regimens: Propofol (TCI 2–6 mcg/mL or 100–200 mcg/kg/min)…

1 month ago

Atracurium

Atracurium is an intermediate-acting, non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker. Hofmann elimination (independent of renal/hepatic function). Causes histamine release (risk of hypotension/tachycardia). Dose:…

2 months ago

Isoflurane

Isoflurane is a potent, reliable inhalational anesthetic (MAC ~1.2%) with moderate blood solubility (λB:G 1.4). Known for cardiovascular stability and…

2 months ago

Desflurane

Desflurane is a potent inhalational anesthetic prized for its rapid emergence due to low blood solubility (MAC 6-7%). Ideal for…

2 months ago

Sevoflurane

Sevoflurane is a potent, non-pungent inhalational anesthetic (MAC ~2%) with low blood solubility (λB:G 0.65). Ideal for smooth inhalational induction…

2 months ago

Midazolam

Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine used for preoperative sedation, anxiolysis, and amnesia. Rapid IV onset (1-2 min), metabolized hepatically. Causes…

2 months ago

Etomidate

Etomidate is a rapid-onset IV hypnotic for induction (0.2-0.3 mg/kg). Cardiovascularly stable (minimal hemodynamic effects). Causes myoclonus and adrenal suppression…

9 months ago

Thiopentone Sodium

The drug is a yellowish, hygroscopic powder, stabilized with 6% anhydrous sodium carbonate as a Continue reading

2 years ago

Rocuronium

Rocuronium is a non-depolarizing steroidal muscle relaxant of intermediate duration. However, onset may be rapid or intermediate depending on the…

2 years ago

Ketamine

Ketamine is a water-soluble molecule that chemically resembles phencyclidine. It exists as two isomers S(+) and R(-). The S(+) isomer…

2 years ago
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