Notes in 13 Volatile Anesthetics 2 Pharmacodynamics

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Published 12/13/2023 Output from the aortic bodies of the peripheral chemoreceptors travels via the {{c1::vagus}} nerve. 
Published 12/13/2023 Nitrous oxide is {{c1::34}} times more soluble than nitrogen. 
Published 12/13/2023 There is an increased risk of complications from nitrous oxide in patients with {{c1::vitamin B12}} deficiency. 
Published 12/13/2023 The {{c1::unitary hypothesis}} states that all anesthetics share a similar mechanism of action but work at different sites. 
Published 12/13/2023 While all volatile anesthetics cause dose-dependent {{c2::decreases}} in contractility, the myocardium remains {{c1::preload}}-responsive. 
Published 12/13/2023 A {{c1::right}} shift in the PaCO2 / minute ventilation curve means that the minute ventilation is {{c3::less}} than predicted, creating a respir…
Published 12/13/2023 A {{c1::left}} shift in the PaCO2 / minute ventilation curve means that the minute ventilation is {{c3::more}} than predicted, creating a respira…
Published 12/13/2023 {{c2::Aortic}} bodies are more sensitive to changes in {{c1::blood pressure}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 {{c1::Carotid}} bodies are more sensitive to changes in {{c2::arterial gas tension}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 Which volatile anesthetic impairs hypoxic drive the least?{{c1::Desflurane}}
Published 12/13/2023 What volatile anesthetic can cause seizures during induction?{{c1::Sevoflurane}}
Published 12/13/2023 When cerebral autoregulation is impaired, cerebral blood flow becomes dependent on {{c1::blood pressure}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 Which volatile anesthetic increases CSF production?{{c1::Desflurane}}
Published 12/13/2023 Can paralytics be used when motor evoked potentials are monitored?{{c1::No}}
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