malignant hyperthermia

What are trigger substances? | Malignant hyperthermia

What are trigger substances? The trigger substances of malignant hyperthermia, i.e. substances that can trigger this functional disorder, are Inhalation anesthetics, succinylcholine and also caffeine. Inhalation anesthetics, such as sevoflurane, are used to induce and maintain anesthesia. An exception is nitrous oxide, which is a safe substance and not a trigger for malignant hyperthermia. Succinylcholine … What are trigger substances? | Malignant hyperthermia

Therapy | Malignant hyperthermia

Therapy Of utmost importance for the therapy is the immediate stop of the supply of the triggering substance and, if necessary, the change to another anaesthetic procedure. By administering the drug dantrolene, the disease mechanism can be interrupted. An operation already in progress should be terminated as soon as possible. The oxygen supply is increased, … Therapy | Malignant hyperthermia

Anesthesia: What is that?

The medical layman can often imagine little under the term anaesthesia. In our following topic, we would like to bring the concept of anaesthesia a little closer. Synonyms in a broader sense English: anaesthesia General anaesthesia Anesthesia Anaesthesia Pain therapy Emergency Medicine Intensive care Definition of terms The specialist in anaesthesiology is generally referred to … Anesthesia: What is that?

History of anaesthesia | Anesthesia: What is that?

History of anaesthesia In Genesis (2:21) it says: “Then the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon man, and he fell asleep. And he took one of his ribs, and shut up the place with flesh”. Strictly speaking, the first performance of an anaesthetic is already described here in the Bible. However, the … History of anaesthesia | Anesthesia: What is that?

Pain therapy | Anesthesia: What is that?

Pain therapy Pain therapy as a branch of anaesthesiology can be divided into three areas: A wide range of drugs is available for the treatment of these pains, which differ in their effectiveness and in the form in which they are administered to the body. Oral painkillers (drugs to be swallowed) are available in the … Pain therapy | Anesthesia: What is that?

Intensive care | Anesthesia: What is that?

Intensive care Intensive care is usually provided in a hospital in an intensive care unit. During the stay in an intensive care unit, life-threatening conditions are to be diagnosed and treated. In most hospitals, these highly specialized wards are additionally subdivided according to specialist disciplines (e.g. neuro-intensive wards for neurological diseases, cardio-intensive wards for acutely … Intensive care | Anesthesia: What is that?

TIVA

Introduction TIVA stands for Total Intravenous Anaesthesia and describes an anaesthesia that is only performed with drugs that are administered directly into the vein. This means that no gaseous medications administered to the patient via the respiratory tract (inhaled narcotics) are used, as is often the case with general anesthesia. Anaesthesia using both gaseous and … TIVA

Advantages | TIVA

Advantages The first advantage of TIVA is that it greatly reduces the risk of nausea after anesthesia (PONV = Postoperative Nausa and Vomiting).The nausea after the anaesthesia is quasi a protective reflex of the body, as a reaction to the administered drugs, which it recognizes as poisons. Especially gaseous anaesthetics can cause this nausea. However, … Advantages | TIVA

Risks | TIVA

Risks The risks of a TIVA are largely the same as the risks associated with other general anesthesia procedures such as balanced anesthesia. With every anesthesia, there is a drop in blood pressure and pulse, as well as a reduced respiratory drive. If blood pressure is too low, circulatory problems can occur. For this reason, … Risks | TIVA