2. 2
GURU KRUPA
DR. RAVIKIRAN H M
DNB POST GRADUATE STUDENT
DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY
KIDWAI MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY
BENGALOORU, KARNATAKA.
WITH BLESSINGS OF MY GRANDPARENTS
INSPIRED BY: DR. THAMEEM SAIF
THANKS TO:
MY FAMILY, SENIORS, FRIENDS &
DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIA, KIDWAI MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY.
Gmail: ravikiranhmkimmi@gmail.com
3. INDEX
SL.
NO
TOPIC PAGE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
1. ODC vs CDC 12
2. CXR PA vs AP view 14
3. Respiratory failure types 15
4. Pulmonary edema: cardiogenic vs non cardiogenic 19
5. ARDS vs CHF vs Pneumonia 21
6. ARDS H vs L 22
7. Obstructive vs restrictive lung diseases PFT 23
8. Chronic bronchitis vs Emphysema 24
9. Chronic bronchitis vs small airways disease vs bronchiectasis 25
10. Lobar pneumonia vs Bronchopneumonia vs Interstitial pneumonia 26
11. DLT, Bronchial blockers: Advantage vs Disadvantages 27
12. Bronchial blockers 28
CVS
13. NTG vs SNP 30
14. Cardiac tamponade vs constrictive pericarditis 32
15. Constrictive pericarditis vs restrictive cardiomyopathy 33
16. Inotropes: Dopamine vs Dobutamine vs Adrenaline vs Noradrenaline 34
17. Meph vs Phenylephrine vs Ephidrine 41
18. Racemic adrenaline vs L adrenaline 43
19. Calcium gluconate vs calcium chloride 44
20. Type I vs Type II MI 45
21. Myocardial stunning vs myocardial hibernation vs infraction 46
22. Alpha stat vs pH stat 47
23. Aortic clamping vs unclamping 49
CNS AND NMJ
24. Mature vs immature Ach receptor 52
25. Pattern of neuromuscular stimulation 54
26. TOF vs double burst 55
27. BIS vs Entropy 56
28. Non depolarizing muscle relaxants: steroidal vs benzylisoquinolium vs Ether vs alkaloid 57
29. Scholine phase I vs phase II block 58
30. Atracurium vs Cis-atracurium 61
31. Neostigmine versus sugammadex 63
32. Myasthenia gravis vs Eaton-Lambert syndrome (Myasthenia syndrome) 65
33. Myasthenic crisis vs cholinergic crisis 67
34. Mannitol vs Hypertonic saline 68
35. Phenytoin vs Fosphenytoin 70
36. Head injury: SIADH vs Cerebral salt wasting vs diabetic inspidus 71
37. Carotid endarterectomy : GA vs RA, Premedication advantages vs disadvantages 72
38. CVA: THROMBOTIC vs EMBOLIC vs HEMORRHAGIC 73
HEPATICS
39. Types of Jaundice 74
40. HRS1 & 2 76
41. Hypoxia in cirrhosis: Portopulmonary HTN vs HPS vs cirrhotic hydrothorax 77
RENAL
42. Acute renal failure: Prerenal, renal vs post renal 78
43. RTA1, 2,3 & 4 79
44. Bartter vs Gitelman vs Liddle vs Conns 80
45. Hemodialysis vs hemoperfusion vs hemofiltration 81
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46. IHD vs CRRT 83
47. Loop diuretics vs Thiazides vs Potassium sparing diuretics 84
48. Nephritic vs Nephrotic syndrome 86
49. Dailysis dementia vs Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome 87
ENDOCRINE
50. Type I DM vs Type II DM 88
51. Type I DM vs MODY 88
52. Dawns vs Somogyi phenomena 89
53. Tight vs classic non tight glycemic control of glucose 90
54. DKA vs HHS 92
55. Hyperthyroidism vs hypothyroidism clinical features 93
56. Thyroiditis:Hashimoto vs DeQueverians vs Reidles 94
HEMATOLOGY
57. Vit K antagonist versus Newer oral anticoagulants 95
58. Heparin vs low moleculae weight heparin vs Fondaparinaux 97
59. HIT 1 & 2 98
60. FFP, Cryo, Fibrinogen concentrate, PCC 99
61. Tranexamic acid vs EACA 100
62. Synthetic blood vs allogenic blood 101
63. Perflurocarbons vs Hb based oxygen carriers 102
64. Hemolytic transfusion reaction: acute vs delayed 104
65. TRALI vs TACO 105
OBSTRETICS
66. Jaundice in pregnancy: ICP vs HELLP vs AFLP 106
67. Thrombocytopenia with AKI D/D in pregnancy 107
68. Thrombocytopenia D/D in pregnancy 108
69. Choice of anaesthesia in PIH: GA vs RA 109
PEDIATRICS
70. Pediatric inhalational vs IV induction 110
71. Pediatric vs adult airway 112
72. Preterm vs term neonate 116
73. Children vs adults regional anesthesia 118
74. Uncuffed vs Cuffed ETT 121
75. Acute Epiglottitis vs Laryngotracheobronchitis 122
76. Omphalocele vs Gastroschisis 123
ENT & OPHTHALMOLOGY
77. Bronchoscope: Storz vs Negus 124
78. Foreign body airway removal: spontaneous vs controlled breathing 125
79. Retrobulbar vs Peribulbar block 126
BARIATRICS & ORTHOPEDICS
80. OSA vs OHS 128
81. Rheumatoid arthritis vs osteoarthritis 129
82. Ankylosing spondylitis vs ankylosis hyperostosis 131
83. Gout vs pseudo gout 132
GENERAL ANAESTHESIA
84. First order vs Zero order 133
85. Potency vs Efficacy 134
86. Types of hypersensitivity 135
87. Stages of Anesthesia 137
88. CO2 absorbents 138
89. Proseal versus I gel 139
90. Red rubber ETT vs PVC ETT 140
91. Pressurzing effect vs Pumping effect 141
5. 92. Midazolam vs Remimazolam 142
93. Midazolam vs Lorazepam vs Diazepam vs Alprazolam 143
94. Barbiturates vs Benzodiazepines 145
95. N2O advantage vs disadvantage 146
96. N2O vs Xenon 148
97. Concentration vs second gas effect 150
98. Thiopentone vs Propofol vs Etomidate vs Ketamine 151
99. Halothane vs Isoflurane vs Sevoflurane vs Desflurane 157
100. Halothane hepatitis type 1 vs type2 161
101. Azeotrope: Halothane/Ether 162
102. Fentanyl vs Ramifentanil 163
103. Propofol vs Fospropofol 164
104. Crystalloids vs Colloids 165
105. NS vs RL 166
106. Colloids: Albumin, Dextran, Gelofusine, Hetastarch, Pentastarch 168
107. Clonidine vs Dexmedatomedine 170
108. Volume control vs pressure control vs pressure support 172
109. Flow trigger versus pressure trigger 174
110. Anaesthesia machine vs anaesthesia work station 175
111. Anesthesia & ICU ventilator 176
112. Yoke block vs yoke plug 177
113. NIST vs DISS 177
114. Direct vs indirect valves 178
115. Atropine, Glycopyrrolate & Hyoscine 179
116. Modified RSI: scholine vs Rocuronium 181
117. RSI: Modified RSI vs Protected RSI 182
118. Priming vs Precurarisation vs self taming 183
119. Serotonin syndrome vs Anticholinergic syndrome vs neuroleptic malignant hyperthermia
vs malignant hyperthermia vs thyroid storm
185
120. MH vs AIR 187
121. Familial periodic paralysis hyperkalemic vs hypokalemic 189
122. Airway catheters: Bougie, Guides, AEC, Aintree, stylet 190
123. Respiratory complications during laparoscopy D/D 193
REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA
124. High frequency vs low frequency probe 194
125. Nerve locator vs peripheral nerve stimulator 195
126. Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Levobupivacaine, Ropivacaine 196
127. Subdural vs Subarachanoid block 199
128. Epidural morphine versus fentanyl 200
129. Interpleural vs paravertebral block 201
130. RLB vs ESPB vs PVB vs TEA 204
ICU and CRITICAL CARE
131. HME filter Hygroscopic vs Hydrophobic 205
132. PEEP vs CPAP 206
133. Nasal cannula vs HFNO 207
134. Surgical tracheostomy vs Percut dilational tracheostomy 208
135. Antibiotics: time dependent vs concentration dependent 209
136. RBC cholinesterase versus pseudocholinesterase in OPCP 210
137. Cardioversion vs Defibrillation 211
138. Monophasic vs Biphasic 212
139. DPL vs E-FAST vs CT in abdominal trauma 213
PAIN & PALLIATION
140. Acute pain vs chronic pain 214
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141. Nociceptive vs neuropthic pain 215
142. Slow pain vs fast pain 217
143. Somatic vs visceral pain 218
144. CRPS 1 vs CRPS 2 219
145. Neuralgia vs CRPS 220
146. Pain assessment : unidimensional vs multidimensional scales 221
147. Opioids : pure agonist vs mixed agonist/antagonist 222
148. Opioid induced Hyperalgsia: D/D 223
149. Tramadol vs tapentadol 224
150. Palliative care vs Hospice care 225
151. Head ache: Migrane vs Tension vs Cluster 227
152. Headache: Trigeminovascular cephalgias 228
153. Cryoneurolysis vs Peripheral nerve stimulation 229
154. Articular vs Nonarticular pain 230
STATISTICS
155. Standard deviation vs Variance vs coefficient of variation 231
156. Standard deviation vs Standard error 233
157. Sampling vs non-sampling errors 234
158. Point estimate vs confidence interval 235
159. Frequentist vs Bayesian statistics 236
160. Parametric vs non-parametric tests of significance 237
161. Sensitivity vs specificity 238
162. Cohort vs case control vs cross sectional study 239
163. Odds ratio vs likelihood ratio 241
164. Incidence vs Prevalence 242
165. Correlation vs regression analysis 243
7. Contents
ODC vs CDC...................................................................................................................................................................12
CXR PA vs AP view......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Respiratory failure types...............................................................................................................................................15
Pulmonary edema: cardiogenic vs non cardiogenic......................................................................................................19
ARDS vs CHF vs Pneumonia ..........................................................................................................................................21
ARDS H vs L...................................................................................................................................................................22
Obstructive vs restrictive lung ......................................................................................................................................23
Chronic bronchitis vs Emphysema................................................................................................................................ 24
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS vs SMALL AIRWAYS DISEASE vs ASTHMA vs BRONCHIECTASIS.................................................25
Lobar Pneumonia Vs Bronchopneumonia Vs Interstitial Pneumonia ..........................................................................26
DLT, Bronchial blockers: Advantage vs Disadvantages .................................................................................................27
Bronchial blockers ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
NTG vs SNP ...................................................................................................................................................................30
Cardiac tamponade vs constrictive pericarditis ............................................................................................................32
Constrictive pericarditis vs restrictive cardiomyopathy................................................................................................ 33
Inotropes: Dopamine vs Dobutamine vs Adrenaline vs Noradrenaline ........................................................................34
Meph vs Phenylephrine vs Ephidrine............................................................................................................................ 41
Racemic adrenaline vs L adrenaline.............................................................................................................................. 43
Calcium gluconate vs calcium chloride ......................................................................................................................... 44
Type I vs Type II MI ....................................................................................................................................................... 45
Myocardial stunning vs myocardial hibernation vs infraction ......................................................................................46
Alpha stat vs pH stat.....................................................................................................................................................47
Aortic clamping vs unclamping.....................................................................................................................................49
Mature vs immature Ach receptor ............................................................................................................................... 52
Pattern of neuromuscular stimulation.......................................................................................................................... 54
TOF vs double burst......................................................................................................................................................55
BIS vs Entropy ............................................................................................................................................................... 56
Non depolarizing muscle relaxants: steroidal vs benzylisoquinolium vs Ether vs alkaloid............................................57
Scholine phase I vs phase II block .................................................................................................................................58
Atracurium vs Cis-atracurium .......................................................................................................................................61
Neostigmine versus sugammadex ................................................................................................................................ 63
Myasthenia gravis vs Eaton-Lambert syndrome (Myasthenia syndrome) ....................................................................65
Myasthenic crisis vs cholinergic crisis ........................................................................................................................... 67
Mannitol vs Hypertonic saline ......................................................................................................................................68
Phenytoin vs Fosphenytoin...........................................................................................................................................70
Head injury: SIADH vs Cerebral salt wasting vs diabetic inspidus .................................................................................71
Carotid endarterectomy : GA vs RA, Premedication advantages vs disadvantages ......................................................72
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CVA: THROMBOTIC vs EMBOLIC vs HEMORRHAGIC .....................................................................................................73
Types of Jaundice.......................................................................................................................................................... 74
HRS1 & 2.......................................................................................................................................................................76
Hypoxia in cirrhosis: Portopulmonary HTN vs HPS vs cirrhotic hydrothorax ................................................................ 77
Acute renal failure: Prerenal, renal vs post renal..........................................................................................................78
RTA1, 2,3 & 4................................................................................................................................................................ 79
Bartter vs Gitelman vs Liddle vs Conns ......................................................................................................................... 80
Hemodialysis vs hemoperfusion vs hemofiltration.......................................................................................................81
IHD vs CRRT ..................................................................................................................................................................83
Loop diuretics vs Thiazides ...........................................................................................................................................84
Nephritic vs Nephrotic syndrome.................................................................................................................................86
Dailysis dementia vs Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome ................................................................................................ 87
Type I vs Type II diabetes..............................................................................................................................................88
Type I vs MODY............................................................................................................................................................. 88
Dawn’s vs Somogyi phenomena ...................................................................................................................................89
Tight vs classic non tight glycemic control of glucose...................................................................................................90
DKA vs HHS ...................................................................................................................................................................92
Hyperthyroidism vs hyperthyroidism clinical features..................................................................................................93
Thyroiditis:Hashimoto vs DeQueverians vs Reidles ......................................................................................................94
Vit K antagonist versus newer oral anticoagulants.......................................................................................................95
Heparin vs low moleculae weight heparin vs Fondaparinaux....................................................................................... 97
HIT 1 & 2 Heparin induced thrombocytopenia .............................................................................................................98
FFP, Cryo, Fibrinigen concentrate, PCC......................................................................................................................... 99
Tranexamic acid vs EACA ............................................................................................................................................100
Synthetic blood vs allogenic blood .............................................................................................................................101
Perflurocarbons vs Hb based oxygen carriers.............................................................................................................102
Hemolytic transfusion reaction: acute vs delayed......................................................................................................104
TRALI vs TACO.............................................................................................................................................................105
Jaundice in pregnancy: ICP vs HELLP vs AFLP..............................................................................................................106
Thrombocytopenia + AKI in pregnancy D/D................................................................................................................107
Thrombocytopenia in preganancy D/d .......................................................................................................................108
Choice of anaesthesia in PIH: GA vs RA.......................................................................................................................109
Pediatric inhalational vs IV induction..........................................................................................................................110
Pediatric vs adult airway.............................................................................................................................................112
Preterm vs term neonate ...........................................................................................................................................116
Children and adults and implications for regional blocks ...........................................................................................118
UNCUFFED vs CUFFED ETT..........................................................................................................................................121
9. Acute Epiglottitis vs Laryngotracheobronchitis..........................................................................................................122
Omphalocele vs Gastroschisis.....................................................................................................................................123
Bronchoscope: Storz vs Negus....................................................................................................................................124
Foreign body airway removal: spontaneous vs controlled breathing.........................................................................125
Retrobulbar vs Peribulbar block .................................................................................................................................126
OSA vs OHS.................................................................................................................................................................128
Rheumatoid arthritis vs osteoarthritis........................................................................................................................129
Ankylosing spondylitis vs Ankylosis hyperostosis .......................................................................................................131
Gout vs pseudogout....................................................................................................................................................132
First order vs Zero order kinetics ................................................................................................................................133
Potency vs Efficacy......................................................................................................................................................134
Types of hypersensitivity ............................................................................................................................................135
Stages of Anesthesia: Guedal......................................................................................................................................137
CO2 absorbents ..........................................................................................................................................................138
Proseal versus I gel .....................................................................................................................................................139
Red rubber ETT vs PVC ETT .........................................................................................................................................140
Pressurzing effect vs Pumping effect..........................................................................................................................141
Midazolam vs Remimazolam ......................................................................................................................................142
Midazolam vs Lorazepam vs Diazepam vs Alprazolam ...............................................................................................143
Barbiturates vs Benzodiazepines ................................................................................................................................145
N2O advantage vs disadvantage.................................................................................................................................146
N2O vs Xenon .............................................................................................................................................................148
Concentration vs second gas effect ............................................................................................................................150
Thiopentone vs Propofol vs Etomidate vs Ketamine ..................................................................................................151
Halothane vs Isoflurane vs Sevoflurane vs Desflurane ...............................................................................................157
Halothane hepatitis type 1 vs type2 ...........................................................................................................................161
Azeotrope: Halothane/Ether......................................................................................................................................162
Fentanyl vs Ramifentanil ............................................................................................................................................163
Propofol vs Fospropofol..............................................................................................................................................164
Crystalloids vs Colloids................................................................................................................................................165
NS vs RL ......................................................................................................................................................................166
Colloids: Albumin, Dextran, Gelofusine, Hetastarch, Pentastarch ..............................................................................168
Clonidine vs Dexmedatomedine.................................................................................................................................170
Volume control vs pressure control vs pressure support ...........................................................................................172
Flow trigger versus pressure trigger ...........................................................................................................................174
Anaesthesia machine vs anaesthesia work station.....................................................................................................175
Anesthesia & ICU ventilator........................................................................................................................................176
Yoke block vs yoke plug ..............................................................................................................................................177
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NIST vs DISS ................................................................................................................................................................177
Direct vs indirect valves .............................................................................................................................................178
Atropine, Glycopyrrolate & Hyoscine .........................................................................................................................179
Modified RSI: scholine vs Rocuronium........................................................................................................................181
RSI: Modified RSI vs Protected RSI..............................................................................................................................182
Priming vs Precurarisation vs self taming ...................................................................................................................183
Serotonin syndrome vs Anticholinergic syndrome vs neuroleptic malignant hyperthermia vs malignant hyperthermia
vs thyroid storm..........................................................................................................................................................185
MH vs AIR ...................................................................................................................................................................187
Familial periodic paralysis hyperkalemic vs hypokalemic...........................................................................................189
Airway catheters: Bougie, Guides, AEC, Aintree, Stylet ..............................................................................................190
Respiratory complications during laparoscopy D/D....................................................................................................193
High frequency vs low frequency probe .....................................................................................................................194
Nerve locator vs peripheral nerve stimulator.............................................................................................................195
Lignocaine, Bupivacaine, Levobupivacaine, Ropivacaine............................................................................................196
Subdural vs Subarachanoid block ...............................................................................................................................199
Epidural morphine versus fentanyl.............................................................................................................................200
Interpleural vs paravertebral block.............................................................................................................................201
RLB vs ESPB vs PVB vs TEA ..........................................................................................................................................204
HME filter Hygroscopic vs Hydrophobic .....................................................................................................................205
PEEP vs CPAP ..............................................................................................................................................................206
Nasal cannula vs HFNO...............................................................................................................................................207
Surgical tracheostomy vs Percut dilational tracheostomy..........................................................................................208
Antibiotics: time dependent vs concentration dependent .........................................................................................209
RBC cholinesterase versus pseudocholinesterase in OPCP.........................................................................................210
Cardioversion vs Defibrillation....................................................................................................................................211
Monophasic vs Biphasic..............................................................................................................................................212
DPL vs E-FAST vs CT in abdominal trauma ..................................................................................................................213
Acute pain vs chronic pain..........................................................................................................................................214
Nociceptive vs neuropthic pain ..................................................................................................................................215
Slow pain vs fast pain .................................................................................................................................................217
Somatic vs visceral pain ..............................................................................................................................................218
CRPS 1 vs CRPS 2.........................................................................................................................................................219
Neuralgia vs CRPS .......................................................................................................................................................220
Pain assessment : unidimensional vs multidimensional scales...................................................................................221
Opioids : pure agonist vs mixed agonist/antagonist...................................................................................................222
Opioid induced Hyperalgsia: D/D................................................................................................................................223
11. Tramadol vs tapentadol..............................................................................................................................................224
Palliative care vs Hospice care....................................................................................................................................225
Head ache: Migrane vs Tension vs Cluster..................................................................................................................227
Headache: Trigeminovascular cephalgias ...................................................................................................................228
Cryoneurolysis vs Peripheral nerve stimulation..........................................................................................................229
Articular vs Nonarticular pain .....................................................................................................................................230
Standard deviation vs Variance vs coefficient of variation .........................................................................................231
Standard deviation vs Standard error.........................................................................................................................233
Sampling vs non-sampling errors................................................................................................................................234
Point estimate vs confidence interval.........................................................................................................................235
Frequentist vs Bayesian statistics ...............................................................................................................................236
Parametric vs non-parametric tests of significance....................................................................................................237
Sensitivity vs specificity ..............................................................................................................................................238
Cohort vs case control vs cross sectional study ..........................................................................................................239
Odds ratio vs likelihood ratio......................................................................................................................................241
Incidence vs Prevalence..............................................................................................................................................242
Correlation vs regression analysis...............................................................................................................................243
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ODC vs CDC
OXYGEN DISSOCITION CURVE CARBONDIOXIDE DISSOCIATION CURVE
PaO2 versus SpO2 PaCO2 versus CO2 in blood
Sigmoid shaped: becoz of co-operativity Linear, steep, left ward
Thus increasing ventilation preferentially increase
O2 content in blood in low V/Q ratio areas of lung
Thus increasing ventilation CO2 excretion increases
both in high & low V/Q ratios.
Less soluble CO2 is 20times more soluble
Less diffusible More diffusible
Perfusion limited: have equal alveolar & pulmonary
capillary partial pressure, so the amount of gas
content transferred is dependent on blood flow.
(however diffusion limited in pathological condition:
high cardiac output:↓ pulmonary transit time
high altitude: ↓PaO2
alveolar-capillary barrier disease: ↓ surface area,
↑ thickness)
(thus transit time in pulmonary capillary decreased
during exercise by 2/3 to 0.25sec will not affect in
normal individuals, however cause exercise induced
hypoxemia in pathological conditions)
Note: N2O is also perfusion limited.
Ventilation limited
However as its more diffusible, in impaired diffusion
capacity: oxygen is affected more than CO2, leading
to type I resp failure.
Note: Carbon monoxide is diffusion limited
Diffusion limited: gases which fail to equilibrate i.e
the partial pressure of a substance in alveolous does
not equal that in pulmonary capillary.
Thus Even small Shunt will effect Thus Shunt up to 50% will not effect
Oxygen transported in blood: 2forms: bound Hb,
dissolved
CO2: 3forms: dissolved (10%), carbonic acid(68%),
bound Hb-carbamino(22%).
98% in RBC 75% in RBC, 25% in plasma
Doesn‘t follow. Only dissolved part follow. Follows Henry‘s law: number of molecules in
solution is proportional to partial pressure at liquid
surface.
Bohr effect: the O2 delivery to tissue increases
when pH↓(CO2↑) i.e affinity of O2 to Hb↓.
This effects is not significant for O2 delivery at
tissues.
Haldane effect: Release of CO2 from blood to
lung occurs when O2 conc increases. I.e CO2
affinity for Hb decreases as O2 increases.
This effect is significant for CO2 elimination
(contribute 50%).
Factors affecting: temp, pH, CO2, 2,3DPG, amount
& type of Hb, CO, isoflurane, propranolol
Right shift: sickle cell, thalassemia
Left shift: fetal hb, carboxyhb, methemoglobin,
sulfhemoglobin
O2 shift curve to right
4 important points:
Arterial point: pO2 100mmHg with SaO2 98%
Saturation fall off point: pO2 60mmHg with
spO2 90%: determine critical for fall in SpO2
Mixed venous point: pO2 40mmHg with SaO2
75%: determine oxygen consumption
P50: pO2 26.6mmHg with SaO2 50%: determine
shift of curve
2 points:
Arterial point: PCO2 40mmHg
Mixed venous point: PCO2 46mmHg
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CXR PA vs AP view
PA VIEW AP VIEW
Scapula seen in periphery of thorax Scapula are over lung fields
Clavicles are over lung fields Clavicles are above the apex of lung fields
Posterior ribs are distinct Anterior ribs are distinct
Heart is less magnified Heart is magnified
Image is sharper Blurr
Erect patient inspires more deeply showing more
lung
Ribs & clavicles are more horizontal
Pleural air & fluid are more easy to detect on erect
film
15. Respiratory failure types
RESPIRATORY FAILURE
TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV
AHRF(acute hypoxic
respiratory failure)
Lung failure
Ventilator failure
Pump failure
Periop respiratory
failure
Shock
PaO2:↓↓(<60mmHg) ↓ ↓ ↓
PaCO2: normal or ↓ ↑↑(>50mmHg)(pH<7.35) normal ↑
PAO2-PaO2 gradient: >30 normal
Bicarb: normal Normal/raised(always raised in
acute on chronic type II resp
failure)
Mechanism: ↑ shunt Inadequate alveolar ventilation atelectasis ↓ perfusion of
respiratory muscle
Causes: V/Q mismatch
Low ambient oxygen(high
altitude, hypoxic gas)
Pulmonary embolism
ILD:
Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary haemorrhage
Hypersecretory
pneumonia
Sarcoidosis
IPF: idiopathic
pulmonary fibrosis
Shunts: >30%
ARDS
Atelectasis
Pneumonia
R→L shunt cardiac
disease
Hypoventilation:
Neuromucular diseases
Diaphragmatic paralysis
Myasthenia crisis
GBS
Brainstem lesion
obesity
Chest wall abnormalities
Kyphosvoliosis
Severe ankylosis spondylitis
obesity
Airway disease:↑Dead space
becoz Alveolar vent=(TV-dead
space)x RR
Acute severe asthma
Severe COPD
Post surgical
atelectasis
Increased
atelectasis due to
low FRC
Anaesthesia
Obesity
Ascitis
posture
Circulatory failure:
Shock
↓
↓perfusion of chest
muscle
↓
Fatigue
↓
Chest muscle failure
(hypoventilation)
Treatment:
Oxygen therapy
PEEP/CPAP
Supportive ventilation
Respiratory stimulants
O2, Sedative & narcotics are
beneficial
Sedative & narcotics are
hazardous
Caution when giving O2(as O2
can worsen hypercapnia)
𝑷𝑨𝑶𝟐 = 𝑭𝒊𝑶𝟐 𝑷𝑩 − 𝑷𝑯𝟐𝑶 −
𝑷𝒂𝑪𝑶𝟐
𝑹
𝑃𝑎𝐶𝑂2 = 𝐾 ×
𝑉𝐶𝑂2
(1 −
𝑉𝑑
𝑉𝑡
) × 𝑉𝐴
where PAO2 = alveolar
partial pressure of oxygen,
FiO2 = fraction of inspired
oxygen, PB = barometric
pressure (760 mm Hg at sea
level), PH2O = water vapor
pressure (47 mm Hg), PaCO2
= partial pressure of carbon
dioxide in the blood, and R =
respiratory quotient, assumed
to be 0.8.
where PaCO2 = the partial
pressure of carbon dioxide in the
blood, K = constant, VCO2 =
carbon dioxide production,
Vd/Vt = dead space ratio of each
tidal volume breath, and VA =
minute ventilation.
Hypoxemic respiratory Analysis of the previous
16. 16
failure with a widened
alveolar–arterial oxygen
gradient is caused by V/Q
mismatching or shunt
pathophysiology.
These two processes can be
differentiated by
improvement of the
hypoxemia with
supplemental oxygen, in the
case of V/Q mismatch, and
no improvement in cases
with shunt.
equation shows that hypercapnia
can occur from three processes:
an increase in CO2
production, which is
extremely uncommon
clinically as a sole cause for
hypercarbia,
a decrease in minute
ventilation by either a
reduced tidal volume or
respiratory rate, and
an increase in dead-space
ventilation
Note: that hypoxia refers to
an oxygen deficit at a tissue
level and depends on oxygen
delivery.
Therefore, cellular hypoxia
can be a result of any process
that affects oxygen delivery
to the tissues, and includes:
Hypoxic hypoxia
Anemic hypoxia
Circulatory hypoxia
Histotoxic hypoxia
Oxygen Delivery = Cardiac
Output × Arterial Oxygen
Content
DO2 = CO × CaO2
DO2 = CO × (1.39 × [Hb
(g/dL)] × SaO2) + (0.003 ×
PaO2)
Note: Mixed respiratory
failure(pathophysiologic process
that can contribute to both
hypoxia & hypercapnia)
Seen in acute on chronic
respiratory failure conditions,
CO poisoning
Cyanide poisoning(hypoxic
hypoxia)
CO poisoning(anemic
hypoxia, pulmonary edema)
Anticholinesterase poisoning
Cyanide poisoning( respiratory
arrest)
CO poisoning( respiratory
depressant, airway obstruction)
19. Pulmonary edema: cardiogenic vs non cardiogenic
CARDIOGENIC NON - CARDIOGENIC
Types Flash Pulmonary Edema 1. ARDS
2. Re-expansion PE
3. High altitude PE
4. Reperfusion PE
5. Neurogenic PE
6. Drug induced PE
Definition fluid transition from pulm cappilaries
to interstitium and alveoli due to
elevated pulm venous and left atrial
pressures; without change in the
permeability or integrity of the
endothelial and epithelial layers of the
pulmonary capillaries
It is a manifestation of increased
permeability of the pulmonary
capillaries in which cardiac function is
relatively preserved.
Pulmonary artery wedge pressure ≤18
mmHg.
Predisposing factor 1. LV systolic dysfunction
2. Diastolic dysfunction
3. Coronary heart disease
4. Hypertension
5. Valvular heart disease
6. Idiopathic dilated
cardiomyopathy.
7. Toxins (e.g., anthracyclines)
8. Metabolic disorders (e.g.,
hypothyroidism)
9. Viral myocarditis (e.g., Coxsackie
B virus or echovirus infection).
10. Chronic disorders : left ventricular
hypertrophy of any etiology,
hypertrophic and restrictive
cardiomyopathies.
11. Acute causes : ischemia, acute
hypertensive crisis
12. Left atreial or ventricular outflow
obstruction
-
History & physical
examiniation
H/o MI, CHF, valvular heart
disease
S3 gallop, murmurs
Cold extrimities
Hypoxia – V/P mismatch –
usually corrected by oxygen
H/o infections, aspiration, trauma,
major surgeries, drug intake
Hypoxia – intrapulmonary shunt –
not improved by oxygenation
CXR Cardiomegaly
Kerley B lines and loss of distinct
vascular margins
Cephalization: engorgement of
vasculature to the apices
Perihilar alveolar infiltrate
Pleural effusion
Vascular pedicle width >70mm
Heart size is normal
Uniform alveolar infiltrate
pleural effusion is uncommon
lack of cephalization
Vascular pedicle width <70mm
Echocardiogram Enlarged chamber
LV dysfunction present
Normal chamber size
No LV dysfunction
Pulmonary Artery
Catheterisation
PAOP > 18 mmHg PAOP < 18 mmHg
20. 20
Response to treatment Generally have an identifiable cause
of acute LV failure—such as
arrhythmia, ischemia/infarction, or
myocardial decompensation that may
be rapidly treated, with improvement
in gas exchange.
Usually resolves much less quickly, &
most patients require mechanical
ventilation.
Treatment general
principle:
Emergency management
o Upright Sitting Posture
o Support of oxygenation and ventilation
Oxygen therapy/positive pressure ventilation
Reduction of pre load & Inotrope support
o Loop diuretics, Nitrates(NTG), Morphine
Conditions that complicate PE must be corrected
o Infection, myocardial ischaemia, Renal failure, Anemia
Reexpansion pulmonary
edema
Diuretics and preload reduction are contraindicated, and intravascular
volume repletion often is needed while supporting oxygenation and gas
exchange.
High altitude pulmonary
edema
It can be prevented by use of dexamethasone, calcium channel– blocking
drugs, or long-acting inhaled β2-adrenergic agonists.
Treatment includes descent from altitude, bed rest, oxygen, and, if feasible,
inhaled nitric oxide; nifedipine may also be effective. HBOT.
22. 22
ARDS H vs L
ARDS-Corona associated{CARDS}-Gattinoni’s dichotomanoius model
H TYPE L TYPE
High elastance(low compliance)-stiff lungs Low elastance(normal compliance)
High lung weight Low lung weight
High response to PEEP Low response to PEEP
High recuritability Low recruitability
High Right to left shunt Low ventilation perfusion ratio
Baby lung( progression of L-type to H-type) Hypoxia due to Lungs lost HPV response, imbalance
b/w angiotensin II & Angiotensin 1-7, pulmonary
vascular thrombosis
Rest of causes for ARDS & COVID-19(20-30%) Associated with COVID-19(70-80%)
Most common form of ARDS(typical form) rare
Require low TV & High PEEP for management Require high/normal TV and low PEEP
PEEP beneficial PEEP harmful
?Antiinflammatory beneficial ?Anticoagulants beneficial
23. Obstructive vs restrictive lung
OBSTRUCTIVE RESTRICTIVE
Airways Obstructed at any level from
trachea to respiratory
bronchiole
Reduced expansion of lung
parenchyma
CXR Variable appearance
depending upon the cause
Typically bilateral infiltrates
giving ground-glass shadows
Examples • Chronic bronchitis
• Emphysema
• Bronchial asthma
• Bronchiectasis
• Chest cage disorders (e.g.
kyphoscoliosis,
poliomyelitis, severe obesity
and pleural disease)
• Interstitial lung diseases
(ILDs) (e.g.pneumoconioses,
idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis, immunologic lung
diseases, collagen-vascular
disease and sarcoidosis)
PFT
FEV1 ↓ ↓
FVC N ↓
FEV1/FVC ↓ N
FRC ↑ ↓
TLC ↑ ↓
Raw ↑ N
FEV25-75% ↓ N
MBC ↓ N
PEFR ↓ ↓
24. 24
Chronic bronchitis vs Emphysema
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS EMPHYSEMA
Diagnosis Clinical: >3m cough for subsequent 2y Pathological: abnormal dilation of
respiratory bronchioles & alveoli due
to airflow obstruction
Age 40-45y 50-75y
Dyspnea Mid, late Severe, early
Cough Early, before dyspnea Late, after dyspnea
Sputum Copious, purulent Scanty,
Appearance Blue bloater Pink puffer
Infections common occasional
Pathogenesis Impaired ciliary activity Deficiency of α1-antitrypsin
Respiratory
insufficiency
repeated terminal
PaCO2 50-60mmHg 35-40
PaO2 45-60 65-75
DLCO Normal to slight reduction Decreased
Corpulmonale common Rare, terminal
Airway resistance increased Normal or slightly increased
Elastic recoil normal low
CXR Prominent vessels, large heart Hyperinflation, small heart
25. CHRONIC BRONCHITIS vs SMALL AIRWAYS DISEASE vs ASTHMA vs
BRONCHIECTASIS
CHRONIC
BRONCHITIS
SMALL
AIRWAYS
DISEASE
ASTHMA BRONCHIECTASIS
Location Bronchus(1-16th
gen)
Note:
Brochus1-3
Bronchioles 4-19
Small airway 17-23
Bronchiole (17-
23rd
gen)
Bronchus Bronchus
Age at
diagnosis
Adults Children Extrinsic: children
Intrinsic: adults
Adults
Etiology Smoking,
air pollution
Viral infection,
connective tissue
disorder
smoke
Extrinsic: allergy
Intrinsic: viral
infection
Infection,
obstruction
Pathogenesis Impaired ciliary
Movement
Damage to
surfactant
IgE-sensitised
mast
cells
Damaged airways
Major gross
feature
Thickened bronchial
wall
Occluded
bronchioles
Overdistended
lungs
Dilated bronchi and
bronchioles
Main
histology
Hyperplasia of
mucous glands
Fibrous plugs in
bronchioles
Mucus plugs in
bronchioles
Inflammed bronchi
Major
clinical
feature
Persistent cough with
expectoration
Cough, dyspnoea Bronchosplasm Copious foul-smelling
expectoration
26. 26
Lobar Pneumonia Vs Bronchopneumonia Vs Interstitial Pneumonia
LOBAR
PNEUMONIA
BRONCHOPNEUMONIA INTERSTITIAL
PNEUMONIA
Definition Acute bacterial infection
of a part of a lobe of one
or both lungs, or the
entire lobe/s
Acute bacterial infection of the
terminal bronchioles extending
into adjoining alveoli. Also
called lobular pneumonia
Interstitium .
Also called Hamman-
Rich syndrome,
Atypical pneumonia
Age group More common in adults Commoner at extremes of age–
infants and old age
Commoner at extremes
of age–infants and old
age
Predisposing
factors
More often affects healthy
individuals
Pre-existing diseases e.g. chronic
debility, terminal illness, flu,
measles
immunocompramised
Common
etiologic agents
Pneumococci,
Klebsiella pneumoniae,
Staphylococci,
Streptococci
Staphylococci,
Streptococci,
Pseudomonas,
Haemophilus influenzae
Viruses
PJP
Mycoplasma
Chlamydia
Pathologic
features
Typical case passes
through stages of
congestion (1-2 days) ,
early (2-4 days) and late
consolidation (4-8 days),
followed by resolution (1-
3 weeks)
Patchy consolidation with
central granularity, alveolar
exudation, thickened septa
Diffuse alveolar
damage, interstitial
edema composed of
lymphocytes, type 2
pneumocyte
Clinical features Consolidation features
which is Unilateral,
limited by anatomical
boundaries
Consolidation features with
Bilateral, asymmetrical, not
limited by anatomical
boundaries
Diffuse rales
Investigations Neutrophilic leucocytosis,
positive blood culture
Neutrophilic leucocytosis,
positive blood culture
Lymphopenia,
eosinophilia, HRCT
CXR consolidation mottled focal opacities Diffuse hazy opacities,
septal thickening
USG consolidation Patchy B-lines, may show
consolidation
Patchy B-lines, may
show consolidation
Prognosis Better response to
treatment, resolution
common, prognosis good
Response to treatment variable,
organisation may occur,
prognosis poor
poor
Complications Less common; pleural
effusion, empyema, lung
abscess, organisation
Bronchiectasis may occur; other
complications same as for lobar
pneumonia
fibrosis
27. DLT, Bronchial blockers: Advantage vs Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
DLT
Easy to place successfully Size selection more difficult
Repositioning rarely required Difficult to place in patients with difficult airways or
abnormal tracheas
Bronchoscopy, Suction & CPAP to isolated lung is
easily added
Potential laryngeal trauma
Can alternate OLV to either lung easily Potential bronchial trauma
Placement still possible if bronchoscopy not
available
Not optimal for postoperative ventilation
Best device for lung isolation
BRONCHIAL BLOCKERS
Easily added to regular ETT Positioning-more difficulty
Difficult/abnormal airways Blind insertion less successful
Children Right lung collapse difficult due to RUL anatomy
Trachesotomised patient Displacement/repositioning more common, needs
FOB
Limited access to isolated lung-CPAP Limited access to isolated lung-min suction,
bronchoscopy
Accurate size not required Alternating isolation of lungs more difficult
Allows ventilation during placement
Selective lobar isolation possible
Change of tube not required for postoperative
ventilation
28. 28
Bronchial blockers
Cohen Blocker Arndt Blocker Fuji Uniblocker EZ-Blocker
Size 9-Fr 5-Fr, 7-Fr, and 9-Fr 5-Fr, 9-Fr 7-Fr
Balloon shape Spherical Spherical or
elliptical
Spherical Spherical × 2
Guidance
mechanism
Wheel device to
deflect the tip
Nylon wire loop that
is coupled with the
fiberoptic
bronchoscope
None, preshaped tip None
Smallest
recommended
ETT for
coaxial use
9-Fr (8.0 ETT) 5-Fr (4.5 ETT), 7-Fr
(7.0 ETT), 9-Fr (8.0
ETT)
9-Fr (8.0 ETT) 7.5 ID
Murphy eye Present Present in 9-Fr Not present No
Center channel 1.6 mm ID 1.4 mm ID 2.0 mm ID 1.4 mm ID
bronchial blocker has
a high-volume, low-
pressure cuff.
bronchial blocker
has a high-volume,
low-pressure cuff.
Y-shaped with
the bifurcation of
the main-stem
into two distal
extensions to be
placed in both
main-stem
bronchus
inner lumen contains
a flexible nylon wire
which exits as a
small flexible
wireloop. The wire
loop is coupled with
the fiberoptic
bronchoscope and
serves as a guide
wire
central lumens of
both stems
extend into the
main shaft and
with ports to suck
out secretions or
CPAP
Once inserted
repositioning very
difficult as wire
guidance not
possible
30. 30
NTG vs SNP
NTG SNP
Chemistry Organic Inorganic: five CN and one NO
combined
Preparation Oral, SL, Patch & Injectable Injectable
Injectable available as Solution Powder form-to be reconstituted. Protect
from light & use in 12hrs.
Stability Absorbed by some plastic(upto80%)
Stored in glass vials
Unstable in light & alkali.
Stored out of light: alumini foil
MOA NTG+Endothelium→N2O→NO
Via gluthione S-transferase
SNP+Hb→Methemoglobin+CN+NO
NO act on SH group of smooth muscle
→ stimulate cGMP by ↑ Guanyl cyclase
enzyme→smooth muscle relaxation.
NO released by enzymatic nteraction NO released spontaneously(non
enzymatic activation)
Systemic action At low doses Venous>arterial
(selective): so preload reduction
Thus disrupts renal
autoregulation
Bronchodilation, Pul,
Vasodilation→↑shunt
↑ICP
Antiplatlet action
Used in angina
Act equally on veins & arteries (non
selective) so no regional effect. Both
preload & after load reduction.
Thus renal blood flow maintained
Attenuates HPV→↑Shunt
↑ICP becoz of ↑CBF: only in early
stage
Pharmaacokinetics:
Absorption
Very high first pass
metabolism(upto 95%)
Rapid aabsorption via other
routes
Only IV preparation
Distribution Large-60% protein bound Not known
Metabolism Hepatic→Thiols Rapid liver rhodanase→ prussic acid→
thiocyanate (eliminated in 3-7days)
Elimination 2-4min via urine 2-4min via urine
Side effects Hypotension with tachycardia
Tolerance
Methemaglobin(so ↓O2 carrying
capacity)
Hypotension with tachycardia
No tolerance
Becoz of thiocyanite Nausea, vomiting,
pain abdomen, hypereflexia, seizure
Rebound HTN
Long term: cyanide toxicity
methemoglobin
Coronary steal
Coronary blood flow
MI
-
↑
↓
+
↓
↑
Cardiac output ↓↑ ↑
MAP ↓ ↓↓
SVR ↑ ↓
Pul VR ↓ ↓↓
31. Head ache + -
Dose 5-50mcg/min
Toxicity:
For siginificant
methemoglobinemia:
250mcg/min for 7days
0.2-10mcg/kg/min
Toxicity:
For cyanide toxicity:
Not more than 0.5mg/kg/hr or
2mcg/kg/min. Plasma CN conc to be
< 3µmol/l.
For thiocyanate toxicity: 2-
5mcg/kg/min for 7-14days.
For 10% methemoglobin formation
10mg/kg.
32. 32
Cardiac tamponade vs constrictive pericarditis
CARDIAC TAMPONADE CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS
After systole here slow expansion
↓
So gradual descent of y
After systole its fast
↓
So pericardial knock & rapid y descent
- Rapid y descent[PAY TAX]
Rapid x descent [PAY TAX] +/-
Kussmaul sign: absent [becoz pericardium can still
expand]
Present [normally JVP fall during inspiration as
negative pressure in mediastinum. In constrictive
pericarditis no effect of inspiration leading to
negative pressure change in pericardium, so JVP rise
during inspiration]
Pulsus paradox: +++.
Inspiration → RV dilation → pressure in pericardial
fluid ↑ → LV pushed in → ↓ LV filling→↓SBP.
+
Inspiration→ RV dilation → septum move to LV
→↓LV filling→↓SBP.
Equalisation of diastolic pressure:+ +
Becks triad[hypotension, rised JVP, muffled heart
sounds], Moschcowitz triad[widening of cardiac
flatness, abrupt transition from pulmonary to cardiac
flatness, wiening of cardiac dullness in second
intercostals space], ECG triad[S tachy, Low voltage,
electrical alternans), POCUS triad[pericardial fluid,
RV diastolic collapse, dilated IVC]
Triad of pericardial knock, raised JVP, retractile
apex in the setting TB
- Pericardial knock
Low voltage ECG: ++
Electrical alternans:++
++
-
Apex not identifiable Retractile apex
- Square root/dip & plateau sign in diastolic waveform
Acute/chronic chronic
Treatment: pericardiocentasis Pericardial stripping
33. Constrictive pericarditis vs restrictive cardiomyopathy
CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS RESTRICTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY
HFpEF HFpEF
Pericardial Diastolic heart failure Myocardial Diastolic heart failure
JVP: raised raised
Square root/dip & plateau sign in diastolic
waveform: frequent
Square root/dip & plateau sign in diastolic
waveform: rare
Equalisation of pressure: frequent Rare(usually L>R)
Kussmaul sign: present present
chronic chronic
Predominant right sided heart failure Right &/ or left
Prominent y descent Variable y descent
Pulsus paradox: usually absent rare
- Conduction abnormality : common
Idiopathic, following Sx, RT Primary or infiltrative, drug, RT
History of pericarditis(peluritic chest pain, fever,
cardiac surgery, trauma, RT, connective tissue
disorder): +
-
Dissociation of intrathoraxic & intracardiac pressure:
discordant Rt & Lt ventricle peak systolic pressures
Are in phase
Enhanced ventricular interdependence: movement
towards left ventricle on inspiration
little
Pericardial knock Third heart sound
MR, TR: absent Present often
On Echo: E‘: normal or increased Decreased( ventricular speckling in amyloidosis)
MRI/CT: pericardial thickening -
Endomyocardial biopsy: not useful useful
Treated with pericardiectomy, anti-inflammatory Conservative, stem cell transplant, cardiac transplant
Prognosis: good poor
ANESTHESIS MANAGEMENT: also same for cardiac tamponade
Positive pressure ventilation is dangerous( decrease venous return)
Avoid decrease in HR, cardiac contractility, SVR(thus ketamine is useful)
AF is dangerous
34. 34
Inotropes: Dopamine vs Dobutamine vs Adrenaline vs Noradrenaline
DOPAMINE DOBUTAMINE ADRENALINE NORADRENALINE
Preparation Clear, colorless
solution for
injection containing
40mg/ml of
dopamine
hydrochloride
Vials containing
250mg of
dobutamine
hydrochloride
and 250mg
mannitol in a
lyophilised form.
It is also
available as 20
ml vial
containing
250mg of
dobutamine
hydrochloride
(12.5mg/ml) with
4-8 mg of sodium
bisulphite
dissolved in
water.
50mg/ml 5ml
ampoule
Clear solution for
injection containing
1mg/ml of
adrenaline
hydrochloride.
Also comes as
aerosol spray
delivering 280 μg
metered dose of
adrenaline acid
tartrate.
As a clear colourless
solution for injection
containing 2 mg/ml of
noradrenaline acid
tartrate
Chemical
origin
Catecholamine synthetic
isoprenaline
derivative
catecholamine catecholamine
t1/2 1min 2.4min 2min 3min
Dose Renal dose 0.5-2
μg/kg/min
β1 action 2-10
μg/kg/min
α & β1 action
10-20 μg/kg/min
endogenous
noradrenaline
release at dose
>5 μg/kg/min
2.5 - 10 μg/kg/min ;
occasionally upto
40 μg/kg/min
Pressor support
1–2 μg/min
predominantly
activates β2
receptors leading to
vascular and
bronchial smooth
muscle relaxation
2 – 10 μg/min β1
and β2 action.
Heart
rate,contractility
and conduction
through AV node
increased.
>10 μg/min marked
α stimulation and
generalized
vasoconstrictions
CPR
1 mg (ie 0.02
mg/kg) IV stat is
given for asystole,
VF
In situations where
IV access is not
available adrenaline
0.01- 0.5 μg/kg/min.
35. dose is tripled and
diluted in 10 ml
saline, to be given
via endotracheal
tube or intraosseous
route.
Bronchodilation:-
Due to its
vasoconstrictive
action adrenaline is
used to reduce
airway obstruction
caused by
oedematous mucosa
in patients of severe
croup, post
extubation &
traumatic airway
edema.
Adrenaline is used
for nebulization in
such patients.
Effect of each
nebulisation lasts
for around half to
one hour.
0.05ml/kg(max
1.5cc) diluted to
5cc with NS.
Subcutaneous
injection of
adrenaline is also
used for this
purpose. Dose is
300μg (1/3rd
ampoule) every 20
minutes. Upto 3
such doses can be
given.
Mechanism
of action
Has 2 mechanisms
of action one is via
direct stimulation of
receptors and
second is via
indirect release of
noradrenaline
Direct Action:-
Low doses:- It
stimulates
dopaminergic
receptors D1 and
D2
D1 causes
mesenteric and
renal bed
Predominantly β
adrenergic receptor
stimulating agent
(β1 > β2>α)
At lower doses it
causes β
stimulation.
At higher doses α
stimulation
predominates.
The drug causes β
mediated rennin
release. This
indirectly
potentiates the
vasoconstrictor
action.
This drug exerts
its action
predominantly at α
– adrenergic
receptors, with a
minor action on
beta receptors.
Noradrenaline
when given
exogenously (ie.
Via intravenous
route) can produce
bradycardia while
endogenous
release of the drug
evokes
36. 36
vasodilatation
β action begins
at around
3μg/kg/min
Beyond 10
μg/kg/min α
action
predominates
Indirect Action:-
Its indirect action is
via release of
noradrenaline. This
action begins at a
dose of 5μg/kg/min.
Prolonged use of
dopamine causes
depletion of
noradrenaline stores
and decreased
response to the drug.
tachycardia.
HEART Produces
positive
inotropic effect
by stimulating
β1 receptors.
Heart rate is
increased due to
positive
chronotropy
Force of cardiac
contraction
(positive
inotropism) is
increased via
direct β1 action.
Afterload is
decreased due to
β2 mediated fall
in peripheral
vascular
resistance.
Increase in
cardiac
contractility
along with fall in
afterload causes
improvement in
CHF patients.
Left ventricular
end diastolic
volume reduces
and organ
perfusion
improves.
It has both positive
inotropic and
positive
chronotropic effect
on heart.
As a result
myocardial oxygen
demand is also
increased.
It is the drug of
choice at the end of
cardiopulmonary
bypass when
maximal inotropic
effect is required.
Conduction through
AV node improves
and AV block if
present is reduced.
It causes increase
in peripheral
vascular resistance
leading to rise in
blood pressure.
Cardiac output
remains
unchanged or
decreases slightly
as heart has to
work against
increased
afterload.
This also results
into increased
myocardial
oxygen demand.
QT prolongation: + + + +
Blood
vessels
E ndogenous
norepinephrine
release produced
by dopamine
causes
considerable
vasoconstriction.
Moreover this
Vasodilation
occurs due to β2
action on blood
vessels.
At lower doses β
mediated
vasodilation.
While at higher
doses
vasoconstriction
predominates
leading to increase
It causes α
mediated increase
in peripheral
vascular resistance
leading to increase
in blood pressure.
37. drug has no
major action on
β2 receptors and
therefore
unopposed
stimulation of
α1 receptors is
responsible for
overall
vasoconstriction.
At low doses D1
mediated
splanchnic &
renal
vasodilation
occurs.
in SVR
RS Ventilatory
response to
hypercapnia and
hypoxia is
reduced by
dopamine due to
action on
dopaminergic
receptor located
in the carotid
bodies
(Peripheral
chemo
receptors).
Increases
pulmonary
artery pressure
- It is a respiratory
stimulant though
this action is not
very significant
clinically.
It is a potent
bronchodilator due
to βaction.
It reduces vocal
cord edema in
patients of croup α1
mediated
vasoconstriction.
It causes slight
increase in minute
volume along with
some degree of
bronchodilatation
CNS Probably causes
vasodilation of
normal cerebral
vasculature with
no effect on
CMR.
Very high dose
may cause
cerebral
vasoconstriction.
Exogenous
dopamine does
not cross BBB
except in its
levo-rotatory
form.
It also stimulates
CTZ leading to
nausea.
Increases CMR
and cerebral
blood flow at
high doses.
No or minimal
effect is seen in
low doses.
BBB defect
exaggerates the
phenomenon.
It penetrates CNS
to a limited extent.
CMR & CBF are
increased especially
when BBB is open.
It does not have
much effect on
CBF & CMR
when BBB is
intact.
Cerebral
vasodilation &
increase in CMR
occurs when BBB
is open.
Kidney At low doses
causes marked
Increase in
cardiac output
RBF is reduced by
40%, although GFR
↓RBF
38. 38
renal
vasodilatation
leading to
corresponding
↑RBF
Increase in urine
output is also
due to
interference with
renal tubular
function.
At higher doses
vasoconstriction
predominates
and the
advantage on
RBF is lost.
causes increase in
urine output.
Specific action
on RBF is absent.
may remain
minimally altered.
Increase in
sphincter tone and
decrease in bladder
tone may cause
difficulty in
micturition.
GIT Splanchnic blood
flow is increased
due to action on
DA1 receptors.
Total increase in
cardiac output
improves organ
perfusion.
Direct action on
gastrointestinal
vasculature is not
present.
Intestinal tone &
secretions are
decreased.
Splanchnic blood
flow is increased
when used in β
dose
Vasoconstriction
predominates at
higher doses.
Hepatic & splanchnic
blood flows are
decreased.
Pregnant
uterus
Inhibits contractions of
pregnant uterus.
Increases contractility
of the pregnant uterus,
may cause fetal
bradycardia &
asphyxia.
Metabolic &
other effects
Release of prolactin,
growth hormone &
aldosterone are
depressed.
- ↓ insulin secretion.
Glucagon secretion
is ↑ resulting into
rapid
glycogenolysis &
raised blood sugar
levels.
↑ in activity of
lipases causes
increased
concentration of
FFA (free fatty
acids) in blood.
BMR ↑ by 20 –
30%
Renin activity is ↑
in plasma.
Decreases insulin
secretion leading
to hyperglycemia.
Plasma rennin
activity rises.
FFA concentration
is ↑
39. Pharmacoki
netics
One fourth of
the administered
dose is
converted to
noradrenaline
within
adrenergic nerve
endings.
Metabolites are
excreted in urine
either as such or
after
glucuronide
conjugation.
Also excreted in
feces
Natural endogenous
catecholamine
Synthetic derivative Natural endogenous
catecholamine
Natural endogenous
catecholamine
Nonchiral
compound
Two isomers present:
L(–) and R(+)
Two isomer
Vd 1.8–2.5 l/kg 0.2 l/kg
Side-effects Raise blood sugar
Raised IOP
Nausea & vomiting
Potentiates
development of
MODS
Reduce blood sugar
Allergy present
Contraindic
ations
Pulmonary HTN,
cor pulmonale
Aortic stenosis,
mitral stenosis
Shock Cardiogenic
without
arrhythmia
Cardiogenic
SBP 70-90
Cardiogenic with
SBP>90
Pulmonary
embolism, cor
pulmonale
CPR
Cardiogenic(2nd
line)
Septic(2nd
choice)
Anahylactic
neorogenic
Cardiogenic with
arrhytmia
Cardiogenic
SBP<70
septic
α 1 ++ + +++ +++
α 2 + - ++ +++
β 1 ++ +++ +++ +
β 2 +++ + ++ -
D +++ - - -
Inotrope+vasopresso
r
inodilator Inotrope+vasopressor Inotrope+vasopressor
HR + + ++ -
MAP ++ + + +++
Dopamine
↓
↓
Homovanilic
acid
↓
3,4 dihydroxy
phenyl acetic
acid
MAO &
COMT
Dobutamine
↓
↓
3-Omethyl
dobutamine
(inactive)
↓
Glucuronide
conjugation
↓
Excreted in urine
mainly
COMT
Adrenaline
↓
↓
Metadrenaline &
normetadrenaline
↓
3 methoxy 4
hydroxyphenyl
ethylene
+
3 methoxy 4
hydroxy mandelic
acid
↓
Excreted
predominantly in
urine
COMT
Noradrenaline
↓
↓
Methylation &
oxidative
deamination of
compound
↓
VMA
Predominant
metabolie;
Excreted in urine
(3 methoxy, 4
hydroxy mandelic
acid)
MAO &
COMT
40. 40
SVR + - +/- +++
Inotropy ++ ++ ++ +
CO +++ +++ ++ +/-
Arrhythmia ++ + ++ +
Increased
myocardial
O2 demand
+ - + +
Main harmone of
adrenal medulla
Main neurotransmitter
of sympathetic system
41. Meph vs Phenylephrine vs Ephidrine
VASOPRESSORS
SYNTHETIC NONCATECHOLAMINES SYMPATHOMIMETICS
PHENYLEPHRINE EPHEDRINE MEPHENTERAMINE
MOA Selective α1 receptor
agonist at clinical doses,
increasing systemic
vascular resistance
secondary to
vasoconstriction. Primarily
causes venoconstriction.
α and β receptor
agonist.
Both direct and
indirectly acting ,
clinical effect is
primarily due to its
indirect action of
releasing
norepinephrine from
postganglionic nerve
endings
α and β receptor
agonist.
Both direct and
indirectly acting
ADVANTAGES Immediate onset
short duration of action
10-15 minutes
Ideal for continuous
infusion
Economical
Does not need
multiple dilutions as
compared to
Phenylephrine.
No bradycardia
Economical
Does not need multiple
dilutions as compared
to Phenylephrine ,
immediate onset of
action peaking at 5 min
and lasting 15-30 min
DISADVANTAGES Tachyphylaxis.
Reflex bradycardia and
serial dilution for IV
administration is source
of error
genetic polymorphism
lead to variable
response
Tachyphylaxis.
Tachycardia,
Adverse effect on
fetal acid base status
as compared to
Phenylephrine
delayed onset of
action,
longer duration of
action of about 60
min
attenuated response
with cocaine,
reserpine
accentuated response
in patient on MOA
inhibitors
Tachyphylaxis.
Little evidence
available on placental
transfer and its foetal
metabolic impact
IV Preparation 10mg/ml 50mg/ml 30mg/ml
Other actions Particularly useful in
patients with coronary
artery disease and in
patients with aortic
stenosis because it
increases coronary
perfusion pressure
without chronotropic
side effects, unlike
most other.
Nasal spray is a 1%
solution for
decongestion
chronic oral
medication to treat
bronchial asthma
acute coryza
0.5 mg/kg
intramuscularly, has
an antiemetic effect
Nasal decongestant
Stimulant in psychiatry
42. 42
CNS stimulation is
minimal
Causes hyperkalemia
(opposite of beta action)
Mydriasis accompanies
the administration of
ephedrine, and CNS
stimulation does occur
CNS stimulant
Duration of action 15min 60min 30min
F/M Ratio 0.17 0.71
Metabolism MAO deaminated by MAO in
the liver, and hepatic
conjugation also occurs.
The slow inactivation
and excretion of
ephedrine are
responsible for the
prolonged duration of
action
n-demethyation in liver
microsome
Elimination <0.5% excreted unchanged
in urine
40% excreted unchanged
in urine
urine
Bolus dose 50-200mcgIV 5-10mg IV 3-6mg IV
Infusion 20-100mcg/min - -
43. Racemic adrenaline vs L adrenaline
RACEMIC ADRENALINE L-ADRENALINE
Strength: 2.25% i.e 22.5mg/ml 0.1% [1:1000] i.e 1mg/ml
Contain both L & D form @ 1: 1 ratio L-form is most active
Not available in India(available only in USA) Readily available
Was preferred for nebulisation over more active &
more readily available l-epinephrine to minimize
anticipated CVS side effects such as tachycardia &
HTN
Can be used. Found to be equally effective & does
not carry risk of additional adverse effect
Dose for nebulisation: 0.05ml/kg(max of 0.5ml i.e
11.25mg) of 2.25% solution with 2.5ml NS
0.5ml/kg (max of 5ml i.e 5mg) of 1:1000 solution
with 4-5ml NS
Costly Less expensive
44. 44
Calcium gluconate vs calcium chloride
CALCIUM CHLORIDE CACIUM GLUCONATE
Elemental calcium content: 13.6mEq/gm of Calcium
(3times more potent)
4.65mEq/gm
1gm/10ml: 10% 1gm/10ml: 10%
Osmolarity: 2000mOsm/l 680mOsm/l
Available calcium: 27.2% 9.3%
Preferred administration via central line Peripheral administration
Can cause tissue necrosis Risk of tissue necrosis & phlebitis is less
Dilute (20mg/ml) & administer at slower rate 1gm
over 10min
Can be given slow IV push
Preferred in cardiac arrest & poor liver function.
However 1/3rd
of dose is used.
Require hepatic metabolism for removal of
gluconate and formation of active Ca 2+
. So in setting
of poor liver function & cardiac arrest (emergency) it
is not preferred.
45. Type I vs Type II MI
TYPE I TYPE II
Acute atherothrombotic coronary event Acute imbalance between oxygen supply
(eg. Hypoxemia, anemia, hypotension,
vasospasm ) and demand (eg. Tachycardia,
anemia, hypertension, surgical stress). No
coronary artery disease.
Chest pain more common symptom Dyspnea
Initial presentation suggestive of MI Non cardiac problem (sepsis, trauma,
hemorrhage)
Amount of clinical stress low High (high dose vasopressors, anemia,
hypoxemia, hypotension)
STEMI or NSTEMI ST depression
Echo : new RWMA, reduced EF Hyperkinetic, underfilled heart
Troponin elevation: more Moderate
Evidence based treatment established no
Reperfusion strategy (invasive),
anticoagulants
Frequently managed non-invasively &
received less frequently cardio-protective
drugs
Treat underlying cause
Note:
Type 3: sudden unexpected cardiac death often with symptoms suggestive of myocardial
ischemia
Type 4: associated with percutaneous coronary intervention or stent thrombosis
Type 5 : associated with cardiac surgery
MINS: myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery. Troponin elevation apparently from
cardiac ischemia with or without signs, symptoms and ECG changes.
46. 46
Myocardial stunning vs myocardial hibernation vs infraction
MYOCARDIUM
STUNNING HIBERNATION INFRACTION
Regional
dysfunction
+ + +
Tissue perfusion Uncoupling (flow
normal, muscle function
↓)
Coupling (flow ↓, muscle
function ↓)
Coupling (flow -, muscle
function-)
pathogenesis Relief of ischemia:
transient post ischemic
dysfunction
Persistent
ischemia(survival
hypothesis), repetitive
stunning hypothesis, smart
heart hypothesis
Necrosis, scarring
Onset Sudden following
ischemia and reperfusion
event: stress/CABG/stent
After weeks or months of
ischemia
Acute: thrombotic
Chronic: stenotic
Resolution 6-8hrs post CPB Delayed, days to months
following revascularisation
absent
Inotropic support Has effect on stunned
myocardium
Has effect No effect
Revascularisation Beneficial beneficial Not beneficial
PET scan/ MRI Viable viable Non viable
47. Alpha stat vs pH stat
ALPHA STAT METHOD pH STAT METHOD
It considers the alkaline pH seen during CPB is
physiological (increased solubility of carbon
dioxide seen during hypothermia raises the pH.)
pH & Pco2 are maintained at normal values regardless of
the body temperature.
no additional measures to correct the pH/ PCO2
levels are undertaken.
In order to maintain PCO2, CO2 is added to the
ventilating gas mixture.
more commonly used method This method is not preferred
preserve cerebral autoregulation & improve
myocardial preservation.
patients tend to have higher CBF because of increase in
CO2 content and there will be loss of cerebral auto
regulation. More flow, more chances of micro-
embolization.
Blood pH : alkalotic Normal
Intracellular pH : normal acidotic
Intracellular enzyme function: maintained decreased
Technically demanding: no Yes[require adding of CO2]
Total CO2 content kept constant [pH & pCO2
vary with temp]
pH kept constant
Advantage
1. Better enzyme function
2. ↓CBF coupled with ↓energy
3. Coupling independent of cerebral
perfusion pressure
4. Less arryhythmia
5. Better cerebral recovery
6. ↓microemboli
Advantage
1. ↑CBF global cerebral cooling (↓O2
consumption)
2. Better flow to deep brain structure
Better in adults [less stroke] Better in children [good oxygenation]
Disadvantage
• ↓CBF
Disadvantage
• Brain injury↑: because
1. ↑micremboli
2. ↑ICP
3. Cerebral edema
4. Steal phenomena
5. Abolition of cerebral autoregulation
6. Redistribution away from marginally per
fused area
48. 48
PaO2 ↓ by 5mmHg for each degree below 37 0
C
PaCO2 ↓ by 2mmHg for each degree below 37 0
C
Change in pH=0.015pH units/degree change in temp
However electrical neutrality has to be maintained, so protein like histidine imidazole play role in
maintaining it.
Alpha = unprotinated histidine imidazole / [H+
]
Variable +1 o
C -1 o
C
pH -0.015 +0.015
pCO2 +0.27kPa (2mmHg) -0.27kPa (2mmHg)
pO2 +0.6kPa (5mmHg) -0.6kPa (5mmHg)
Combination of alpha & pH stat:
Goal: maintain constant pH during cooling & restore electrochemical neutrality before circulatory arrest.
Method: Use temperature corrected values during cooling & rewarming. Temperature uncorrected values in
between.
CO2 initially increases during cooling.
Advantage: produce homogenous brain cooling, then restore neutrality, improves CMRO2.
During CPB
Hypothermia for organ protection
@20 0 C
CO2 solubility ↑
↓PaCO2
[as
temp↓→solubility
↑→pressure↓]
@ 37 0 C
CO2 solubility ↓
↑PaCO2
@20 0 C
H2O→H+ +
OH-
Reaction is
inhibited
So H+ ↓and
pH ↑
@ 37 0 C
H2O→H+ +
OH-
Promoted
So H+↑ and
pH↓
49. Aortic clamping vs unclamping
AORTIC CROSS CLAMPING AORTIC UNCLAMPING
HEMODYNAMIC CHANGES
↑ Arterial BP above the clamp
↓ Arterial BP below the clamp
↑ Segmental wall motion abnormalities
↑ Left ventricular wall tension
↓ Ejection fraction
↓ Cardiac output
↓ Renal blood flow
↑ Pulmonary occlusion pressure
↑ CVP
↑ Coronary blood flow
HEMODYNAMIC CHANGES
↓ Myocardial contractility
↓ Arterial blood pressure
↑ Pulmonary artery pressure
↓ CVP
↓ Venous return
↓ Cardiac output
METABOLIC CHANGES
↓ Total-body oxygen consumption
↓ Total-body carbon dioxide production
↑ Mixed venous oxygen saturation
↓ Total-body oxygen extraction
↑ Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
METABOLIC CHANGES
↑ Total-body oxygen consumption
↑ Lactate
↓ Mixed venous oxygen saturation
↑ Prostaglandins
↑ Activated complement
↑ Myocardial depressant factor(s)
↓ Temperature
Metabolic acidosis
FACTORS INFLUENCING
Level of aortic cross-clamp
Species differences
Anesthetic agents and techniques
Use of vasodilator therapy
Use of diverting circulatory support
Degree of periaortic collateralization
Left ventricular function
Status of the coronary circulation
Volume status
Neuroendocrine activation
Duration of aortic cross-clamping
Body temperature
Duration & location of the aortic clamp
determine the degree of hypotension observed
A supraceliac clamp can result in significant
bowel & liver ischemia; decrease in SVR & CO
after release of such a clamp can be significant
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
Anticipation of the increase in SVR is important
Heparinisation before clamp
Some vascular surgeons clamp the iliac arteries
first to prevent distal embolization due to the
aortic clamp
AFTERLOAD REDUCTION
SNP
Inhaled anesthetics
Amrinone –PDE3#
Shunts and aorta-to-femoral bypass
PRELOAD REDUCTION
NTG
Controlled phlebotomy
Atrial-to-femoral bypass
OTHERS
Hypothermia
Soda Bicarb
Low minute ventilation
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
Anticipation of clamp removal is important.
Prior to clamp removal, increase preload.
increasing the PCWP (if PAC used) by 3-4
mmHg above baseline
Discontinue agents such as NTG, nitroprusside &
esmolol
Don‘t decrease anesthetic depth
Agents such as phenylephrine, ephedrine &
epinephrine can be used
Raising BP 20-30% above baseline with such
agents prior to clamp release is often necessary
to avoid significant hypotension
Upon unclamping, acidic metabolites from the
ischemic tissues below the clamp are washed
back into the circulation
Prophylactic ventilatory adjustments to
accommodate this increased acid load
Frequent ABGs
50. 50
Renal protection strategies buffer therapy with bicarbonate or THAM (
trisoaminomethane/tromethamine 0.3M)
After unclamping, reverse heparin
Discuss timing of reversal with surgeon.
↓ Inhaled anesthetics
↓ Vasodilators
↑ Fluid administration
↑ Vasoconstrictor drugs
Gradual release of clamp
Search for bleeding if ↓BP for more than 5min
Echo for cardiac function
Reapply cross-clamp for severe hypotension
Consider mannitol
Consider sodium bicarbonate
Aortic cross clamp
Passive
recoil distal
to clamp
↑catecholamines
(& other
vasoconstrictors)
↑ Impedance to
aortic flow
Active venoconstriction
proximal & distal to
clamp
↑ arterial
resistance
↑ preload
↑coronary flow
↑contractility
↑Cardiac output↓
↑ afterload
If coronary flow
& contractility
increase
If coronary flow
& contractility do
not increase
51. Aortic cross
clamping
Distal tissue ischemia
Mediators release
Distal vasodilation
↑ venous
capacitance
↓ arterial
resistance
↑ permeability (by end
of clamping period)
Unclamping
Mediators production & washout
↓ myocardial
contractility
↑ pulmonary
vascular
resistance
Pulmonary
edema
Loss of
intravascular fluid
Central
hypovolemia
Distal shift of
blood volume
↓ venous return
↓ cardiac output
Hypotension
52. 52
Mature vs immature Ach receptor
NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS: (2α,β,δ,ε,), (2α,β,δ,γ )& (α7)
MATURE IMMATURE
Also called Junctional
conventional
Extrajunctional
Fetal
γ-subunit receptor
Structure 2α,β,δ,ε 2α,β,δ,γ
After muscle fibre injury; within 18hrs
Fetus before innervations
Burns
Trauma
Motor neuron lesion: upper or lower
Insulin resistance state
Sepsis
Prolonged immobility
Not seen in muscle protein catabolism &
wasting that occurs with malnutrition
Half life Approx 2w <24hrs
Channel feature shorter open times and high-amplitude
channel currents during depolarization
Long open times and low-amplitude
channel currents.
Fast-gated, high-conductance channel
type
Smaller single channel conductance & 2-
10fold longer channel open time
Significance 1. Increased sensitivity to depolarizing
agents
2. Decreased sensitivity to non-
depolarizing agent
3. Stays open for a longer time: thus
increased efflux of intracellular
potassium: can lead to lethal
hyperkalemi
Note: all this channel are insensitive to treatment with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist,
atropine, but sensitive to treatment with α-bungarotoxin or muscle relaxants, which block the flow of
current
53. Neuronal α7 AchR Muscular α7 AchR
Choline do not open this Choline full agonist of muscle α7 AchR in conc. that
do not open conventional AchR
Readily desensitized. No desensitization occurs even in continued
presence of choline allowing greater chance to
efflux of K.
Chemical α-conotoxin inhibits Does not get inhibited by α-conotoxin
Methylcaconitine (selective antagonist of
conventional α7 AchR)
Muscular α7AchR also having low affinity for
antagonist ( eg; pancuronium and α bungarotoxin),
so high conc required.
Conventional AchR antagonist bind with 1 α subunit
whereas in these pentameric receptors 3 subunits are
bind by an antagonist still 2 subunits available for
binding to agonist and causing depolarization,
resulting in resistance of α7AchR to blocking effect
of drug. (eg: pancuronium)
54. 54
Pattern of neuromuscular stimulation
Feature ST TOF Tetanus DBS PTC
Current strength Supramaximal Supra- or
submaximal
Supra- or
submaximal
Supra- or
submaximal
Supra- or
submaximal
Frequency 0.1–1 Hz 2 Hz four
stimuli
30–50 Hz for 5
seconds
Three impulses
at 50 Hz
repeated after
750 millisec
50 Hz for 5
seconds, 3
seconds later
ST at 1 Hz
Prerelaxant control Needed Not needed Not needed Not needed Not needed
Pain on stimulation - -/+ ++ ++ ++
Sensitivity of manual
detection (visual and
tactile)
Not sensitive Not sensitive
at TOFR of
0.4 or more
Sensitive Highly
sensitive
Sensitive
Alteration of
subsequent responses
Not altered Not altered Altered (post-
tetanic
facilitation)
Not altered Altered
Interval between
successive stimuli
5sec 12sec 2min 12-15sec 6min
Receptor occupancy
detection
75–90% 70–90% 70–90% 70–90% >90%
Sensitivity for
detection of subtle
block
Not sensitive Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive Not applicable
Monitoring of
profound block
Not useful Not useful Not useful Not useful Useful
55. TOF vs double burst
TOF-TRAIN OF FOUR STIMULATION DOUBLE BURST STIMULATION
Four supramaximal stimuli given every 0.5sec(2Hz) Two short burst of 50Hz titanic stimuli of 60ms
duration and 750ms apart. The number of impulse in
each burst can vary: in DBS3,3 : 3impulses in each
of two burst, in DBS3,2: the first burst 3impulse, the
second 2 impulse.
Introduced in early 1970 1989
Most frequently used Less frequent
Introduced to : make clinically reliable throughout all
phases without need of any objective monitoring
device
To improve tactile or visual evaluation(clinical
evaluation) of recovery from neuromuscular
blockade
Degree of block can be read directly even though
preoperative value is lacking
Do
Information of onset, degree & recovery all obtained Do
Simple nerve stimulator Require special stimulator
Less painful more
Differentiate depolarizing block & non-depolarizing do
Useful for detection of block in the range of surgical
relaxation(70-100% receptor occupancy)
do
Does not influence subsequent monitoring of degree Doses influence( as this involve titanic stimulation):
may potentiate subsequent response
Fade is accurate only when TOF ratio <0.4 i.e when
TOF ratio b/w 0.4-0.9 fade cannot be detected either
visually or tactile. So subjective method overestimate
recovery.Thus need of objective measurement.
Tactile fade is better appreciated at higher TOF.
But still not well appreciated at TOF 0.6-0.9, thus
this also cannot replace objective monitoring.
No Fade indicates 70-75% receptors blocked 60-70% receptors blocked
Does not quantify intense block(i.e at no response to
TOF)
do
Does not monitor phase I block of depolarizing block do
56. 56
BIS vs Entropy
BIS ENTROPY
Principle Statistical analysis of frequency
domain (power spectrum, beta
ratio) & time domain (burst
suppression ratio)
Amount of disorder in a system.
Irregular EEG→↑entropy →awake.
Regular EEG→↓entropy →sleep.
Value range 0-100 State entropy(SE): 0-91
Response entropy(RE): 0-100
SE-RE=0-3
Cortical/subcortical activity Cortical Cortical & subcortical.
If RE>SE (>10)→↑musculoskeletal
activity (subcortical)
SE: cortical
RE: subcortical
Electrode 1,2,4,3 1,2,3
Interference with
electrocautery
More Less
57. Non depolarizing muscle relaxants: steroidal vs benzylisoquinolium vs Ether vs
alkaloid
NON-DEPOLARISING MUSCLE RELAXANTS
STEROIDAL
COMPOUNDS
BENZYLISOQUINOLIUM
COMPOUNDS
PHENOLIC
ETHER
STRYCHNOS
ALKALOID
Pancuronium
Pipecuronium
Vecuronium
Rocuronium
Ropacuronium(withdrawn
bcoz of
bronchoconstriction)
Gantacuronium(Shortest
& fastest)
dTC(max histamine
release)
Metocurine
Doxacurium(longest &
most potent)
Cisatracurium
Atracurium
Mivacurium(shortest)
Gantacuronium(shortest
& fastest under invest)
Gallamine(least
potent)-
nephrotoxic,
teratogenic
Alcuronium
high potency high potency long acting Long acting
lack histamine release tendency to cause histamine
release except doxacurium
and cisatracurium
- -
vagolytic - strongly vagolytic Weak vagolytic
hepatic Ester hydrolysis
Hoffman elimination
Not metabolized Not metabolized
excreted by Kidneys Very less renal elimination,
Only laudanosine (<30%
excreted in kidney, 70% via
bile)
Excreted unchanged
via kidneys
Excreted
unchanged in
kidney
Sugammadex can be used - - -
58. 58
Scholine phase I vs phase II block
COMPETITIVE
BLOCK(D-TC)
DEPOLARIZING
(PHASE I)
DEPOLARIZING
(PHASE II)
Paralysis in man Flaccid Fasciculations →flaccid Flaccid paralysis
Paralysis in chick Flaccid Spastic
Effect on isolated frogs
rectus muscle
No contraction,
antagonism of ACh
contractions
Species sensitivity Rat > rabbit > cat Cat > rabbit > rat
Human neonates More sensitive Relatively resistant
Tetanic stimulation
during partial block
Poorly sustained
contraction(fade)
Well sustained
contraction
Unsustained(fade)
Neostigmine Antagonises block No effect Antagonistic
Post tetanic
potentiation
Present Absent Present
Ether anaesthesia Synergistic No effect
Order of paralysis Fingers, eyes → limbs
→ neck, face → trunk →
respiratory
Neck, limbs → face, jaw,
eyes, pharynx → trunk
→ respiratory
Effect of lowering
temperature
Reduces block Intensifies block
Effect of cathodal
current to end plate
Lessens block Enhances block
Structure-activity
relationship: quaternary
ammonium compounds
similar to Ach
Bulky rigid, do not
activate muscarinic
receptors
More quaternary groups:
longer acting, more
potent
Bridging structure
between amines,
lipohilic, determines
potency
Tertiary amine:
histamine release
Long thin flexible
molecule: therefore has
ganglionic, muscarinic
effects
End-plate membrane
potential
Depolarized to –55 mV Repolarization toward -
80 mV
Onset Immediate Slow transition
Dose-dependence Lower Usually higher or
follows prolonged
infusion
Recovery Rapid More prolonged
Mechanism Competitive blockade of
Ach receptor
Succinylcholine is
comprised of two
acetylcholine molecules
joined together and acts
as a depolarizing
neuromuscular blocker
by binding acetylcholine
receptors at the post-
synaptic neuromuscular
junction end plate. The
resultant end plate
depolarization initially
With increasing doses of
succinylcholine (i.e., a
large single dose,
repeated doses, or a
continuous infusion), a
phase II block may
occur. Continuous
activation of
acetylcholine receptors
leads to ongoing shifts of
sodium into the cell and
potassium out of the cell.
59. stimulates muscle
contraction; however,
because succinylcholine
is not degraded by
acetylcholinesterase, it
remains in the
neuromuscular junction
to cause continuous end
plate depolarization and
subsequent muscle
relaxation. This is termed
a phase I block.
Despite this, the post-
junctional membrane
potential eventually
moves in the direction of
normal even in the
continued presence of
succinylcholine. This is
due to increased activity
of the sodium-potassium
ATPase pump, which
brings potassium into the
cell in exchange for
sodium. The receptor
does not respond
appropriately to
acetylcholine, and
neuromuscular blockade
is prolonged. Phase II
block may be seen
clinically with doses of
succinylcholine
>4mg/kg, but some
characteristics of this
blockade have been
reported at 0.3mg/kg.
Also called dual, mixed,
or desensitizing block
Seen in
pseudocholinesterase
deficient people
61. Atracurium vs Cis-atracurium
ATRACURONIUM CIS-ATRACURONIUM
Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent
Intermediate duration of action
Benzylisoquinolinium compound
Undergoes temperature and pH-dependent chemical(Hofmann) degradation.
Degrades to form laudanosine and a monoquaternary acrylate: do not possess neuromuscular blocking
activity
Metabolites eliminated by Urinary and hepatic pathways
Cholinergic receptor antagonist
Recovery index: 10-15min
No dosage adjustment required when use in geriatric patients and patients with renal/liver impairment
Suitable for continuous infusion
Minimal chances of prolonged recovery
A racemic mixture of 10 steroisomers, of which 14% is
cisatracurium
A cis-isomer of atracurium-
Bisbenzyltetrahydroisoquinolinium‖
One of ten stereoisomers in atracurium besylate
Different isomer groups of atracurium have different
pharmacokinetics, the trans-trans group having the
highest clearance and the cis-cis group the lowest
uniform
39% Organ-independent Hofmann elimination (77%)
Undergo ester hydrolysis also Does not appear to be degraded directly by ester
hydrolysis.
Onset: 3-4min Intermediate time of onset ≥ atracurium and
rocuronium. Onset: 4-6min
- 3 times more potent than atracurium
Atracuronium
Metabolism
minor pathway
HYDROLYSIS by nonspecific esterases in
blood
quaternary alcohol
+
quaternary acid
major pathway
HOFFMANN elimination
Laudanosine
+
quaternary monoacrylate
82% protein bound
62. 62
0.25mg/kg ED95 :0.05mg/kg during N2O/O2/opioid
Anesthetic
0.12mg/kg ED50:0.026mg/kg
Time to max block: 3.2min 5.2
t1/2β: 22-25 mins (30-45 mins for 2X ED95 dose
0.1mg/kg)
0.5mg/kg Recommended intubating dose: 0.15-0.2mg/kg
Duration: 35-45min Duration:40-50min
Elimination t1/2: 17-21min Elimination half-life 22-35 min
CVS effect: tachy, hypotension due to histamine
release
absent
Histamine release present( immune mediated or
chemical mediated)
No histamine release (up to and including 8 x
ED95) when administered over 5 to 10 seconds.
Significant Laudonosine 1/3 to 1/10 of that produced
with Atracurium
Benzyl alcohol present The 10-mL multiple-dose vials of Cisa are
contraindicated for use in premature infants
• benzyl alcohol; (oxidized to benzoic acid,
conjugated with glycine in liver & excreted as
hippuric acid)metabolic pathway not well
developed: gasping baby syndrome
0.5mg/kg
0.1mg/kg
5mcg/kg/min
10mcg/kg/min
• Initial dose: 0.15mg/kg or 0.2mg/kg
• Maintenance: 0.03mg/kg generally required 40–
50 minutes after initial dose
• Infusion dose: 1–2mcg/kg/min
• under opioid/nitrous oxide/oxygen anesthesia
• Infusion in ICU: 3mcg/kg/min
Lung protective(anti inflammatory action)
Plasma clearance: 6.1-10.9ml/kg/min 5.2
Volume of distribution: 18-280ml/kg 31( follow 2compartment model)
Commercial preparation: 10mg/cc 2mg/cc
It is acidic: not compatible with alkaline
solutions>8.5pH
63. Neostigmine versus sugammadex
NEOSTIGMINE SUGAMMADEX
CLASSIFICATION Anticholinesterase inhibitor Steroidal NDMR reversal agent
CHEMISTRY 3-dimethylaminophenol derivative Cyclodextrin
MOA By inhibiting anticholinesterase enzyme,
it increases acetylcholine concentration
at the synapse. Increased amount of
acetycholine competitively reverse the
action of NDMR.
Envelops NMBA with high affinity binding
& excreted in urine. Lipophilic inner core
binds to Roc, Vec, Pan (in order of affinity).
1 molecule binds to 1molecule of NDMR.
First neutralize NDMR present in plasma,
then also dissociates NDMR at synapse.
Duration of action Up to 4hrs Up to 24hrs
Metabolism Slow hydrolysis by acetylcholinesterase
& plasma esterases
Not metabolized
Elimination t1/2 50-90min 120min
Vd 0.8lit/kg 11-14lit
Clearance 1-16ml/min/kg 88ml/min
Excretion 70% unchanged excreted in urine, 30%
alcoholic metabolite excreted in urine
Urine over 24hrs
ADVANTAGES Cheap & easily available Rapid reversal(17times faster). When block
is
Shallow 2.2min(6.9min for neostig)
Deep 2.7min (16.2min for neostig)
Can be used for reversal of any type of
NDMR
Beneficial in obese ( in whom residual
paralysis is hazardous eg. osa)
Beneficial in elderly ( as they are prone for
Postop pul comp)
Other uses: myasthenia gravis, colonic
pseudo-obstruction, snake bite,
intrathecal additive for anesthesia, urine
retention
Rapid & predictable. So useful for airway
rescue.
Useful for any depth of blockade
Makes rocuron useful in RSI, ECT and
difficult airway(CICV) instead of
suxamethonium
Useful in myasthenia gravis for reversal ,
cardiac diseases to lessen side effects of
neostigmine
DISADVANTAGES Side effects: bradycardia, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal crmps, diarrhoea,
hypersalivation.
Thus require co administration of
anticholinergic (thus associated side
effects too).
Hypersensitivity & anaphylaxis: dose
dependent
Although can be sued for rocuron induced
anaphylaxis
Incidence is less compared to rocuron,
neostigmine induced anaphylaxis.
Dysgeusia, headache, fatigue, nausea,
vomiting, dizziness
Limited efficacy in reversing deep
blockade
Even though vecuronium can be reversed, it
require twice the time of rocuron reversal
(affinity for rocuron is 2.5times that of
vecuron)
Speed of recovery is unpredictable FDA approval for pediatric use is not
available ( although it is safe, useful for
airway rescue, similar dose as in adults)
Ceiling effect when AChE inhibitors are Only useful for steroidal NDMR (note:
64. 64
100% cysteine for novel isoquinoliniums,
calabadion for all NDMR)
Potentiate suxamethonium induced
blockade
Transiently increases aPTT & PT. (not
significant at lower doses)
Excess dose can itself lead to blockade
like suxamethonium
As exclusively excreted via kidneys, its
safety not available in renal impairment
patients. (Although sugammadex neutralize
NDMR effect & not excretion of its
complex in urine)
Safety not available in pregnant women,
breast feeding
Patient using OCP will have contraception
failure. So such patient should use backup
methods like condoms.
Co-administration with ondanset, verapamil
& ranitidine lead to physical incompatability
Cost & non availability
Reversal when quantitative (objective) neuromuscular monitoring is
available & reliable
SUGAMMADEX
no response to
TOF
PTC
0
16mg/kg
PTC
1-15
4mg/kg
TOF count 1-4
2mg/kg
TOF<1
TOF<0.9
2mg/kg
TOF>
0.9
NEOSTIGMINE
TOF>0.9 TOF0.4-
0.9
0.02mg/kg
TOF<0.4 or
count 2-3
0.05mg/kg
TOF 0-1
Delay reversal to
TOF count of 2
No reversal