Day 3 Module A: Intravenous Anesthetics
Section outline
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There are several commonly used intravenous agents in the practice of anesthesia: barbiturates, propofol, benzodiazepines, etomidate, ketamine, and dexmedetomedine.
At the end of this module, the clinical clerk should be able to:
- Discuss the pharmacology of intravenous anesthetics.
- Describe the effects of intravenous anesthetic on the different organ systems.
- Select the appropriate intravenous anesthetics and sedatives 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:
Abola RE, et al. (2023). Intravenous anesthetics. In Cullen BF, et al (Eds). Barash, Cullen and Stoelting's Clinical Anesthesia. (9th ed., pp 463-479). Wolters Kluwer.
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In this video, we learn more about two intravenous anesthetics, midazolam and propofol.
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Test Yourself: Intravenous Anesthetics Quiz
After completing the activities for this module, try the following quiz on intravenous anesthetic agents. You are allowed two attempts to complete this quiz. Ten (10) minutes will be allotted for each attempt.
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