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Drug Analysis: Intravenous Anesthetics

Sevoflurane is a general anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia in both adults and children. It can be administered alone or in combination with other intravenous anesthetics, benzodiazepines, opioids, and nitrous oxide. Common adverse effects include agitation, dizziness, drowsiness, increased cough, increased saliva, lightheadedness, nausea, shivering and vomiting. Nurses are responsible for monitoring vital signs, administering oxygen if adverse effects occur, and taking precautions for potential side effects like irregular heartbeat, seizures, and hypotension.

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Drug Analysis: Intravenous Anesthetics

Sevoflurane is a general anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia in both adults and children. It can be administered alone or in combination with other intravenous anesthetics, benzodiazepines, opioids, and nitrous oxide. Common adverse effects include agitation, dizziness, drowsiness, increased cough, increased saliva, lightheadedness, nausea, shivering and vomiting. Nurses are responsible for monitoring vital signs, administering oxygen if adverse effects occur, and taking precautions for potential side effects like irregular heartbeat, seizures, and hypotension.

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DRUG ANALYSIS

Name of Drug (Sevorane)

Generic Name sevoflurane

Dosage Induction Adult & childn Up to 8%, w/ or w/o O2 or O2/N2O. Maintenance Adult & childn 0.5-3% w/ or w/o concomitant N2O.

Indication induction and maintenance of general anesthesia

Drug Interaction
Intravenous Anesthetics Sevoflurane administration is compatible with barbiturates, propofol, and other commonly used intravenous anesthetics. Benzodiazepines and Opioids Benzodiazepines and opioids would be expected to decrease the MAC of sevoflurane in the same manner as with other inhalational anesthetics. Sevoflurane administration is compatible with benzodiazepines and opioids as commonly used in surgical practice.

Adverse Effect > agitation > dizziness > drowsiness > increased cough > increased saliva >lightheadedness > nausea > shivering > vomiting

Nursing Responsibility > Check the name of the patient and the time of administration. > Monitor vital signs. > Monitor all the body systems. > Continuous monitoring of pulse oximetry. > Postural BP should be taken. > Take note of that time that the drug has expired >Stop durg immediately, Adverse Effect: administer oxygen >Anaphylaxis >Start rapid fluid >Irregular resuscitation heartbeat >Make sure client is well >Seizure ventilated >Yellowing of the >Seizure precation skin or eyes >Administer epinephrine >Hypotension

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