Ether
Overview
In 1842 Dr cranford long of athens, GA, first used it as a general anesthetic. Ether is an organic compound having an oxygen atom bounded to two carbon atoms. Ether is inhalation anesthetic agent. Inhaled gases are the mainstay of anesthesia and are primarily used for the maintenance of anesthesia after administration of an intravenous agent. The depth of anesthesia can be rapidly altered by changing the concentration of inhaled anesthetic.
Categories
- 1 Drugs used in anesthesia
- 1.1 General anesthetics and oxygen
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Ether's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 3 to 5 % | 4 (4) | As recommended. | Inhalation | As Required |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 3 to 5 % | 4 (4) | As recommended. | Inhalation | As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| 3 to 5 % | 4 (4) | As recommended. | Inhalation | As Required |
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
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Warning / Precautions
It should not be used in period of metabolic stress. Deep ether anesthesia should be avoided in any patients with serious systemic disease, especially of cardiovascular system, respiratory system, kidneys or liver.
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Ether
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