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Chapter 13
Pharmacotherapy for Mechanical
Ventilation
Sandra Gaviola
Luis S. Gonzalez III
Jonathan Waugh
Outline
Introduction Central Nervous System Agents
Drugs for Improving Ventilation Sedatives and Antianxiety Agents
Autonomic Nervous System Agents (Benzodiazepines)
Adrenergic Bronchodilators Opioid Analgesics
(Sympathomimetics) Agents for Seizures and Elevated
Anticholinergic Bronchodilators Intracranial Pressure (Barbiturates)
(Parasympatholytics) Other Agents Used in Mechanical
Xanthine Bronchodilators Ventilation
Anti-Inflammatory Agents Propofol
(Corticosteroids) Haloperidol
Delivery of MDI Medications Dexmedetomidine
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Nitric Oxide
Mechanism of Action Summary
Characteristics of Neuromuscular Self-Assessment Questions
Blocking Agents Answers to Self-Assessment Questions
Factors Affecting Neuromuscular References
Blockade Additional Resources
Adverse Effects
Evaluation of Neuromuscular
Blockade
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