ANAESTHETICS AND AIRWAY
INDUCTION DRUGS
PromptDrug doses on ideal body weight
ResponseRoc those KPI’s
Roc
Thio
Ketamine
Prop
Ideal body weight
Roc
Thio
Ketamine
Prop
Ideal body weight
PromptKetamine
Response1 mg/kg
Maintains BP - important in head injury
Previous concerns regarding increased raised ICP now dismissed and proven safe
Maintains BP - important in head injury
Previous concerns regarding increased raised ICP now dismissed and proven safe
PromptThiopentone
Response3-5 mg/kg
Cerebroprotective function
Anticonvulsant
Hypotension with large dose, may require vasopressor to support induction
Cerebroprotective function
Anticonvulsant
Hypotension with large dose, may require vasopressor to support induction