Episode 10: IV Induction Agents
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
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The Mechanism of Action of Barbitrats and Propophol
Thyopenta was the main medication used for induction, but has almost completely been supplanted by propophol at this point. Methohexotal is a little faster even than thyopental, but both are fairly fast. And then pino barbadal for oseizure suppression. These are all going to be similar to probopha in that it binds to the gaba a receptor and enhances the gaba effect at low doses,. At high doses, causing an increased chloride current and hyper polarization of nd plate.
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