Anesthetics, Intravenous
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Prolonged myoclonus after a single bolus dose of propofol.

30 Oct 2009 Propofol is a commonly used anaesthetic agent and is rarely associated with seizure-like phenomena. This case report presents a young woman with seizure-like phenomena lasting more than 4 weeks after a single dose of propofol. The underlying ... Read more...

Etomidate targets alpha5 gamma-aminobutyric acid subtype A receptors to regulate synaptic plasticity and memory blockade.

30 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: The memory-blocking properties of general anesthetics have recently received considerable attention because of concerns related to intraoperative awareness and postoperative cognitive dysfunction. The goal of this study was to identify ... Read more...

The effects of sevoflurane and propofol on glucose metabolism under aerobic conditions in fed rats.

30 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: Recent studies reported that intraoperative hyperglycemia is an independent risk factor for mortality and morbidity related to surgery. Volatile anesthetics, such as sevoflurane, impair glucose use, suggesting their possible ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Anesthetics, Intravenous'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Prolonged myoclonus after a single bolus dose of propofol. 30 Oct 2009
• Etomidate targets alpha5 gamma-aminobutyric acid subtype A receptors to regulate synaptic plasticity and memory blockade. 30 Oct 2009
• Green breast milk after propofol administration. 30 Oct 2009
• The effects of sevoflurane and propofol on glucose metabolism under aerobic conditions in fed rats. 30 Oct 2009
• Etomidate versus ketamine for sedation in acutely ill patients. 8 Oct 2009
• Etomidate versus ketamine for sedation in acutely ill patients. 8 Oct 2009
• Schedule of controlled substances; placement of fospropofol into schedule IV. Final rule. 4 Oct 2009
• The safety of propofol. 4 Oct 2009
• Effects of high plasma fentanyl concentrations on minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in horses. 29 Sep 2009
• Guidelines for prevention of fentanyl-induced cough. 29 Sep 2009
• The possible mechanism of clonidine to suppress fentanyl-induced coughing. 29 Sep 2009
• Non-acidotic propofol infusion syndrome. 29 Sep 2009
• The effect of gender on compensatory neuromuscular response to upper airway obstruction in normal subjects under midazolam general anesthesia. 29 Sep 2009
• Effectiveness of sedation using nitrous oxide compared with enteral midazolam for botulinum toxin A injections in children. 29 Sep 2009
• [Nurse administered propofol sedation in connection with endoscopy] 12 Sep 2009
• [Obesity in pediatric anesthesia] 9 Sep 2009
• [Evaluation of target-controlled infusion for propofol in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing living-related renal transplantation] 30 Aug 2009
• Four years of successful maintenance electroconvulsive therapy. 30 Aug 2009
• Effects of propofol or etomidate on QT interval during electroconvulsive therapy. 30 Aug 2009
• Anesthesia for endoscopy in small animals. 30 Aug 2009

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Technical information about 'Anesthetics, Intravenous'

Definition: Ultrashort-acting anesthetics that are used for induction. Loss of consciousness is rapid and induction is pleasant, but there is no muscle relaxation and reflexes frequently are not reduced adequately. Repeated administration results in accumulation and prolongs the recovery time. Since these agents have little if any analgesic activity, they are seldom used alone except in brief minor procedures. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p174)

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D018686

Alternative terms: Anesthetics, Intravenous; Intravenous Anesthetics;

Allowable Qualifiers: economics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; poisoning; radiation effects; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists; administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; diagnostic use;

Tree Number: D27.505.696.277.100.035.075; D27.505.954.427.210.100.035.075;

History Note: 95

Technical Notes: see note at ANESTHETICS