These are drugs that, when given intravenously in an appropriate dose, cause a rapid loss of consciousness. They are used: ž- To induce anaesthesia prior to other drugs being given to maintain anaesthesia. ž- As a sole drug for short procedures. ž-To maintain anaesthesia for longer procedures by intravenous infusion. -To provide sedation. إقراء المزيد

knowledge of the basic science of mechanical ventilation and how it may generate not only physiologic responses in the lung but may also be part of a greater systemic inflammatory response. It is not only our goal in the issue to review the basic aspects of mechanical ventilation, such as modes of mechanical ventilation, ventilatory monitoring, and weaning from ventilation, ... إقراء المزيد

_UPON COMPLETION THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO:_ nDescribe the anatomy of the airway and the physiology of respiration. nExplain the primary objective of airway maintenance nIdentify commonly neglected prehospital skills related to the airway nDescribe assessment of the airway and the respiratory system nDescribe the modified forms of respiration and list the factors that affect respiratory rate and depth ... إقراء المزيد