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PHM1810 Chp 9 Anest

Pharmacology I: Chapter 9: Anaesthetics, De More

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anesthesia loss of feeling or sensation
anesthetic agent that partially or completely numbs or eliminates sensitivity with or without loss of consciousness
epidural injection of an anesthetic into the space immediately outside of the dura matter that contains a supporting cushion of fat and other connective tissue
general anesthesia provision of pain free state for the entire body
hypermetabolic burning energy and nutrients at a higher rate than normal
local anesthesia provision of pain free state in a specific area of the body
infiltration anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic drug into tissues
lipophilic able to dissolve much more easily in lipids than water
malignant hypothermia a rare, genetic hypermetabolic condition that is characterized by severe overproduction of body heat with rigidity of skeletal muscles
nystagmus rhythmical oscillation of the eyeballs
preanesthetic medications drugs given before the administration of anesthesia
spinal anesthesia regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic drug into the subarachnoid space of the spinal cord
volatile liquids liquids that evaporate upon exposure to air
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