General anesthetics
- Reversible unconsciousness for procedures
- IV drugs induce; inhaled drugs can maintain
- Hypnosis ≠ analgesia ≠ muscle paralysis
- Most depress respiration and/or blood pressure
- Depth is titrated continuously
- Agent choice follows physiology + procedure
Class at a glance
- Reversible unconsciousness for procedures
Practical pearls
- IV drugs induce; inhaled drugs can maintain
- Hypnosis ≠ analgesia ≠ muscle paralysis
Other practical pearls
- Most depress respiration and/or blood pressure
Members / distinctions
- Depth is titrated continuously
- Agent choice follows physiology + procedure
Self-check
- Does hypnosis necessarily provide analgesia or muscle paralysis?
No. - What do most general anesthetics depress?
Respiration and/or blood pressure.
Drugs in this class (10)
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