Kinetics and Dynamics of Intravenous Anesthetics

• Main Author: Woerlee, Gerald M. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 1992.
• Series: Developments in Critical Care Medicine and Anesthesiolgy, 26
• Subjects: Medicine.; Pharmacology.; Anesthesiology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Pharmacology/Toxicology.
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Many drugs used in current anesthetic practice are administered intravenously. An appreciation of their kinetics and dynamics is of great assistance in determining the most appropriate drug to use, and optimal dosage regimens for any given patient. This book is specially oriented to the requirements...

Table of Contents:

• Basic Mathematical Principles
• Physiological Aspects of Drug Kinetics and Dynamics
• Multicompartment Kinetic Models
• Pharmacodynamics
• Practical I.V. Bolus Kinetics & Dynamics
• Intravenous Infusions
• Body Weight and Composition
• Plasma Protein Binding
• Cardiac Output
• Age
• Obesity
• Pregnancy Related Problems
• Renal Failure
• Hepatic Dysfunction.