Day 5 Module C: Inhalational Anesthetic Agents
Section outline
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Inhaled gases and volatile anesthetics can be effective in providing analgesia and sedation or producing general anesthesia.
At the end of this module, the clinical clerk should be able to:
- Discuss the pharmacology of inhalational anesthetic agents.
- Describe the effects of inhalational anesthetic agents on the different organ systems.
- Select the appropriate volatile and nonvolatile anesthetics for clinical use.
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For a more comprehensive understanding of the topic, it is recommended to read the following chapter on your reference book:
Ramaiah R and SM Bhananker. (2015). Inhalational Anesthetic Agents. In Barash PG et al (Ed). Clinical Anesthesia Fundamentals. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health.
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In this video, we learn more about one of the inhalational volatile agents, sevoflurane.
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QUIZ: Inhalational Anesthetics Agents
After completing the activities for this module, try the following quiz on inhalational anesthetic agents. You are allowed two attempts to complete this quiz. Ten (10) minutes will be allotted for each attempt. Remember to submit you responses in order for them to be recorded.
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