Newer Drugs for Sedation: Soft Pharmacology

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  Remimazolam Dexmedetomidine Etomidate analogsa Fospropofol Class Benzodiazepine α2 adrenoceptor agonist Imidazole Propofol prodrug Receptor GABAA α2 adrenoceptors GABAA GABAA Sedative dose 0.1–0.2 mg/kg 1 mcg/kg over 10 min, then…

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Anesthesia for Ophthalmologic Surgery

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Fig. 24.1 Aqueous humor flow pathway. The aqueous humor is formed by the ciliary body. It then passes from the posterior into the anterior chamber and then eventually drains out…

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Airway Devices in GI Endoscopy

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Fig. 11.1 A nasal airway connected to a Mapleson C breathing system. Also seen in the picture is the sensor for SEDLine depth if sedation monitor Before the nasal airway…

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Pediatric Off Site Anesthesia

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Table setup Bair hugger Shoulder roll 3 lead EKG Pulse Ox Appropriate sized BP cuff Special cable for neonatal cuffs  Glucose (25 % or 50 %) Monitor set to Neonate…

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Regional Techniques: Role and Pitfalls

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Fig. 30.1 Roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and branches of the brachial plexus (Reproduced from Elsevier, Miller’s Anesthesia , Ronald D. Miller MD, MS , 2015, Ch 57, pp 1724–1724, Figure…

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Propofol Infusion Platforms

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Propofol TCI modelling for procedures under sedation  Marsh model Schnider model Implication for sedation Concentration target/recommended mode Plasma concentration Sedation- 1.5–5 μgm/ml Effect site concentration- brain  Central compartment volume for…

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Anesthesia and Radiotherapy Suite

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Low-dose rate implants High-dose rate implants Lower dose of radiation requiring more treatments Higher dose of radiation requiring a shorter period of treatment (e.g., 5–10 min). Newer method that has…

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