Anesthetic Drug Interactions with Herbal Remedies

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen As the use of herbal supplements becomes more widespread, it is vitally important that the anesthetist has a detailed understanding of potential interactions with anesthetic medications…

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Opioid and Benzodiazipine Reversal Agents

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Opioid and benzodiazepine antagonists are an important component of an anesthesiologists’ armamentarium. Anesthesiologists rely on these agents for rapid reversal of adverse effects such as respiratory…

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Drug Interactions in Anesthesia

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Anesthetic drug interactions exist when one anesthetic influences the behavior of another anesthetic. The combined effects can be enhanced or diminished, or a new effect may…

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Pharmacokinetics of Inhalational Agents

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The kinetics of inhaled anesthetics is fundamental to the clinical practice of anesthesia.1 This subject is often called uptake and distribution of anesthetics.2 It explains the…

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