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Epidural Anesthetic: |
Anesthetic injected in the epidural space surrounding the fluid-filled
sac (Dura) around the spine which partially numbs the abdomen and
legs (Medterms.com Dictionary) |
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Bupivacaine:
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Also known as (Sensorcaine, Marcaine), It is a narcotic used in
epidural anesthesia and is classified as a local anesthetic (see Bupivacaine) |
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NCS Toxicity: |
Central Nervous System toxicity occurs when excessive blood levels
occur. It is caused by the injection of local anesthetic in the
epidural vein (see CNS link) |
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CVS Toxicity: |
Cardiovascular System Toxicity occurs when excessive blood levels
occur but is more serious. It is most common with the use of
Bupivacaine (see CVS link) |
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Fetal Bradycardia: |
Fetal Bradycardia is the term used when the baby's heart rate goes
under 100 beats per minute. Can become serious if lengthily. |
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Fetal Tachycardia: |
Fetal Tachycardia is the term used when the baby's heart rate is too
high. Can be sign of distress. |
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Cardiac Arrhythmia: |
Arrhythmias are caused by a disruption of the normal functioning of
the electrical conduction system of the heart. |
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Intrathecal: |
This term means injection of drug into the fluid surrounding the
spinal cord. (Medterms.com) |
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Hypoxia: |
Concentration of oxygen in arterial blood that is less than normal. |
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Tinnitus: |
"Ringing in the ears" or another noise that seems to
originate in the ears or head. |
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Circumoral Numbness: |
Numbness of mouth and tongue. |
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Myocardium: |
The heart muscle |
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Diazapam: |
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine with CNS depressant properties and a
somewhat flatter dose-response slope than the sedative-hypnotic drugs
In humans, comparable blood levels of diazepam were obtained in
maternal and cord blood indicating placental transfer of the drug.
Diazepam may appear in human breast milk. (see diazapam
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Thiopentone: |
a short-acting Barbiturate (seditive). It is given by intravenous
injection to produce general anaesthesia or as a premedication prior
to surgery. Possible complications of thiopentone anaesthesia can
include respiratory depression, laryngeal spasm, and
thrombophlebitis. The drug is not used when respiratory obstruction
is present. |
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Acidosis: |
A condition in which the body fluids become more acidic, i.e. the pH
is less than 7.4, and the capacity of the body to buffer hydrogen
ions is diminished. A decrease in the elimination of carbon dioxide
from the body gives rise to respiratory acidosis, while a deficiency
of hydrogencarbonate results in metabolic acidosis (acidity of body
fluids is abnormally high). |
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