How does lormetazepam work? Lormetazepam calms, relieves anxiety, and makes it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. It can also stop seizures (anticonvulsant) and relax muscles (muscle relaxant). To this end, lormetazepam binds to the docking sites of the endogenous messenger GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors) and enhances its inhibitory effect on … Lormetazepam: Effect and Application
Melissa officinalis Bee-weed, women’s well-being, lemon balmLemon balm grows up to 70 cm high. Square stem, strongly branched, small leaves and inconspicuous white flowers. When the fresh leaves are rubbed between the fingers, a lemon-like odor develops. Flowering time: July to August. Occurrence: Origins in the Mediterranean region, in our country also in gardens. Lemon … Lemon balm
Introduction Severe pneumonia can lead to lung failure if the course is unfavorable. Those affected are then usually connected to ventilators or lung replacement devices and put into an artificial coma. In contrast to a coma, sleep is artificially induced by medication and is then monitored and controlled by specially trained doctors, so-called intensive care … Artificial coma with pneumonia
Tracheotomy In a tracheotomy, the trachea at the neck is opened by an incision in a small operation, thus providing access to the airways and the lungs connected to them. Such an operation is also called tracheotomy (lat. trachea = windpipe). A tracheotomy is used, among other things, for long-term ventilation. In this case, the … Tracheotomy | Artificial coma with pneumonia
Long-term consequences The long-term consequences of an artificial coma in the context of pneumonia are difficult to predict. Termination of the artificial coma can lead to various, mostly temporary symptoms for the affected persons. These include: Dizziness, memory gaps and perception disorders. It can also lead to the occurrence of delirium, colloquially known as “continuity … Long-term consequences | Artificial coma with pneumonia
Benzodiazepine is a drug that acts in the CNS and has an anxiolytic and sedative effect. Effect Stimulating and inhibiting nerve fibres and nerve cells coexist in the CNS. The associated messenger substances (transmitters) also have an excitatory or inhibitory effect. The main transmitter of the inhibiting nerve fibres is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). This substance … Benzodiazepines
Side effects Like almost every medical procedure, general anesthesia is not free of side effects. Although one has a lot of experience with the procedure and it is well tolerated in the majority of cases, one should point out the most important side effects. The form and extent to which side effects occur after general … Side effects | General Anesthesia
Risks General anesthesia is a major intervention in the normal processes of the body and therefore also offers some risks. One risk with general anesthesia is a potentially difficult ventilation situation. This means that the supply of oxygen is not guaranteed. Also reactions of the cardiovascular system to the anaesthesia are possible and occur especially … Risks | General Anesthesia
Alternatives to general anesthesia There are many ways to eliminate the sensation of pain during an operation.One possibility is local anesthesia, in which an anesthetic, such as lidocaine, is injected directly into the area of the procedure. However, this can only be used for minor procedures, such as suturing a laceration. The next option is … Alternatives to general anesthesia | General Anesthesia
General anesthesia during pregnancy In certain situations it may be necessary to put a pregnant woman under general anesthesia in order to perform surgical procedures. If it can be prevented, and the surgery could be performed after pregnancy, general anesthesia is not usually performed during pregnancy. Nevertheless, in surgical emergencies, such as appendicitis or after … General anesthesia during pregnancy | General Anesthesia
General anesthesia for a caesarean section Caesarean section is a surgical option for delivering the child. In this procedure, the child is taken out of the mother’s belly by means of a lower abdominal incision and the opening of the uterus. Such an operation must always be accompanied by anesthesia. There are, however, different procedures … General anesthesia for a caesarean section | General Anesthesia
General anesthesia for dementia General anesthesia is always associated with an increased risk in dementia patients. This already becomes apparent during the planning of the anaesthesia, as the affected persons cannot make any reliable statements about their previous illnesses and medication. In addition, rules such as the fasting period before anesthesia are difficult to implement … General anesthesia for dementia | General Anesthesia
