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1. SEDATION & NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKADE Author: Nga Pham, MDAuthor: Nga Pham, MD
2. 2 Objectives Definition
Signs & Symptoms
Categories
Shock physiology
Treatments
3. 3 Myths Children don’t feel pain/anxiety; underestimation of pain
Masking symptoms of progressing injury
Side effects: respiratory depression & cardiovascular compromise
Addiction - Children’s inability to qualify or quantify pain- Children’s inability to qualify or quantify pain
4. 4 Truths - Pain Pathophysiology of pain
Tissue damage ? release local mediators (bradykinin, substance P, prostoglandins, K+) ? heighten nociception ? facilitate the communication of painful sensations to the spinal cord & brain
Tissue injury ? release of histamine & serotonin ? increase pain sensitivity in areas surrounding the site of initial injury
5. 5 Truths - Pain All nerve pathways for the conduction of painful stimuli & awareness of pain are functional by 24 wk EGA
Failure to manage painful stimuli increases perception of pain for future painful events
Lack of pain control increases the stress responses
Simons SH, van Dijk M. van Lingen RA et al: Randomized controlled trial evaluation effects of morphine on plasma adrenaline/noradrenaline concentration in newborns. Arch. Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2005; 90: F36-F40
6. 6 Truths – Side Effects Respiratory & hemodynamic compromises
Potentiates with combination with other sedatives & analgesics
Understanding the pharmacokinetics and effects of these agents
7. 7 Truths - Addiction Definitions:
Addiction
Tolerance
Dependence
Dependence:
1/3 pts who received tx>4wks
Continuous infusion: tolerance develops within days
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Risk factors:
Dependent personality
Short acting benzo
Long-term use of benzo
Addiction: “need” or craving along with physical finding of withdrawing
Tolerance: decrease effect with same dose (esp. with long term infusion)
Dependence: physical sx of withdrawal with removal of the medicationAddiction: “need” or craving along with physical finding of withdrawing
Tolerance: decrease effect with same dose (esp. with long term infusion)
Dependence: physical sx of withdrawal with removal of the medication
8. 8 Sedation – A Continuum Analgesia
Minimal sedation
Moderate sedation
Deep sedation
General anesthesia
analgesia: relief of pain without intentionally producing a sedated states. AMS as secondary SE
Minimal sedation: responds normally to verbal commands. Impaired cognitive and coordination, no vent or CV effects
Moderate: responds purposefully to verbal commands either alone or with light touch. Maintains airway and adequate ventilation, same as CV
Deep sedation: cannot be easily aroused but responds purposefully to noxious stimulation. May need assistance for airway or ventilation. CV usually normal
General anesthesia: Cannot be aroused. Requires assistance to maintain airway & pos press ventilation. CV may be impairedanalgesia: relief of pain without intentionally producing a sedated states. AMS as secondary SE
Minimal sedation: responds normally to verbal commands. Impaired cognitive and coordination, no vent or CV effects
Moderate: responds purposefully to verbal commands either alone or with light touch. Maintains airway and adequate ventilation, same as CV
Deep sedation: cannot be easily aroused but responds purposefully to noxious stimulation. May need assistance for airway or ventilation. CV usually normal
General anesthesia: Cannot be aroused. Requires assistance to maintain airway & pos press ventilation. CV may be impaired
9. 9
Sedation – A Continuum
10. 10 Sedation Measurement Tools Modified Ramsey Score
0 – unresponsive
1 – responsive to noxious stimuli
2 – responsive to touch or name
3 – calm & cooperative
4 – restless & cooperative
5 – agitated
6 – dangerously agitated & uncooperative
Many sedation scores, mostly relying on observation/behavioral scores
CHOA uses modified Ramsey Score: desired level is 0-3Many sedation scores, mostly relying on observation/behavioral scores
CHOA uses modified Ramsey Score: desired level is 0-3
11. 11 Sedation Measurement Tools Bispectral Index (Bis)
Measure level of consciousness by algorithmic analysis of EEG
Scale 0 (silent EEG) to 100 (fully awake)
Good tools to use for deep sedation/anesthesia, doesn’t differentiate level of consciousness for moderate to deep sedation
Mason KP et all: Value of bispectral index monitor in defferentiating between moderate and deep Ramsay Sedation Scores in children. Paediatr Anaesth. 2006 Dec; 16 (12):1226-31
12. 12 Sedative - Hypnotic Sedation, motion control, and anxiolysis
NO analgesia
Classes
Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates
Chloral hydrate
Diprivan
a –adrenergic agonists
13. 13 Sedation Neurotransmitters GABA: inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
Glycin: inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord & brain stem
Glutamate: excitatory receptors
14. 14 Sedation - Benzodiazepines Augment GABA & glycin transmission ? binding to receptors ? influx Cl- ? hyper-polarization ? resistance to neuronal excitation
BZD bind to receptor complex ? enhance GABA binding to its receptors ? increase in GABA efficiency
BZD increase the frequency of Cl- channel opening ? increase GABA potency
15. 15 Sedation - Benzodiazepines Effects: anxiolytic, amnestic, anti-convulsant, hypnotic, sedative, skeletal muscle relaxant
Decrease CMRO2 & CBF
Impair anterograde amnesia,
Affect ventilatory response to both hypoxia & hypercapnea
Potentiate effect with alcohol & narcotics
Decrease both pre & after-load ? decrease MAP with min effect on CO
CMRO2: cerebral metabolism rate
CBF: cerebral blood flow CMRO2: cerebral metabolism rate
CBF: cerebral blood flow
16. 16 Sedation - Benzodiazepines Tolerance involves GABAA receptor
Down regulation
Alterations to the subunit configuration
Uncoupling & internalizing of the BZD binding site
Change in gene expression
Others
Paradoxical reaction – disinbition usually in children or older adults with h/o alcohol abuse or ones with underlying aggressive behavior
Rebound insomnia & anxiety after only 7 days
Long lasting memory deficit with long term use
Worsening of depression
Long lasting memory deficit with only partial recovery after 6 months of stoppingLong lasting memory deficit with only partial recovery after 6 months of stopping
17. 17 Sedation - Benzodiazepines Withdrawal syndrome
Anxiety, insomnia, nightmares, seizures, psychosis, hyper-reflexia
Post midazolam infusion phenomenon
Slow tapering to decrease withdrawal
Post midazolam infusion phenomenon: poor social interactions, decreased eye contact, decrease interest in the surrounding, choreoathetotic movement
Taper; 10% daily dose with long acting BZD (Diazepam)Post midazolam infusion phenomenon: poor social interactions, decreased eye contact, decrease interest in the surrounding, choreoathetotic movement
Taper; 10% daily dose with long acting BZD (Diazepam)
18. Sedation - Benzodiazepines
19. 19 BZD - Midazolam Most commonly used sedative
Water soluble (less thrombophlebitis) ? less pain with injection
IV, IM, PO, IN, PR, Buccal
Metabolized by P450 (CYP) enzymes & by glucuronide conjugation
Side effects:
Post midazolam infusion phenomenon
A “midazolam infusion syndrome”: delayed arousal hrs to days after discontinuation, associated with high dose infusion
“Hang over”: psychomotor & cognitive function impairment to the next day
20. 20 BZD - Lorazepam Highly protein bound, extensively metabolized into inactive forms
Lipophobic ? confine in the vascular space
IV, IM, PO, SL
Solvent: polyethylene & propylene glycol? hyperosmolar metabolic acidosis with prolonged infusion
Injectable solution contains benzyl alcohol
Uses:
Status epilepticus
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome, catatonia
Anti-emetic
Superior to diazepam in status
Anti-emetic: in chemo or cyclic vomiting syndrome
Superior to diazepam in status
Anti-emetic: in chemo or cyclic vomiting syndrome
21. 21 BZD - Diazepam IV, IM, PO (100% bio-availability), PR (90%)
Highly protein bound, cross BBB & placenta, excrete in stools
Lipophilic ? evenly distributed ? accumulative effect with repeat doses
High risk of thrombophlebitis, pain with injection
P450 + glucuronidation in liver ?long t ˝ metabolite
Uses: anxiety, insomia, seizure, muscle spasm, restless leg syndrome, alcohol and BZD withdrawal
Metabolites: desmethyldiazepam
Metabolites: desmethyldiazepam
22. 22 Sedation - Barbiburates GABAA receptor (different from BZD) ? increases duration of Cl- channel opening ? increases GAGA efficacy
Block AMPA receptor (glutamate subtype)
Decrease CMRO2 & CBF
Side effects: myocardial depression, hypotension
Effects: CNS depressants (mild sedation ? anesthesia); anxiolytic, hypnotic, anti-convulsants (except Methohexital)
Uses:
Surgical anesthesia
Delirium tremens
Seizures
Insomnia
23. Sedation - Barbiburates
24. 24 Sedation - Chloral Hydrate Sedative & hypnotic: short term use for insomnia
Enhance GABA receptor complex
Tolerance with long term use
Overdose: N/V, convulsion, confusion, irregular breathing, arrhythmias, coma
SV, junctional or ventricular arrhythmias including torsades de pointes
Side effects: rash, gastric discomfort, myocardial depression, hepatic failure
Hyperbilirubinemia: displace bilirubin from albumin sites
Arrhythmias: alteration of the automaticity of the pacemaker cells by the metabolites and sensitization to catecholamines. Treatments: lidocaine, phenytoi, and beta blockersArrhythmias: alteration of the automaticity of the pacemaker cells by the metabolites and sensitization to catecholamines. Treatments: lidocaine, phenytoi, and beta blockers
26. 26 Sedation - Diprivan 10% soybean oil, 2.25% glycerol, 1.2% egg phosphatide
Protein bound; metabolized by conjugation in liver + extra hepatic elimination
Potentiate GABAA receptor activity ? slow the closing of the Cl- channels
Rapid distribution to peripheral tissue ? ultra short effects
T ˝ 2-24 hrs
27. 27 Sedation - Diprivan Adverse effects:
Pain with injection, pro-bacterial growth, produce green urine
Negative inotrope, potent vasodilitation, bradycardia
Potent respiratory depressant
Deplete trace element (Zinc) in prolonged infusion
“Propofol infusion syndrome”
“Gasping syndrome”
Propofol infusion syndrome: refractory metabolic acidosis, lipemia, rhabdomyolysis, enlarged liver; associated with 8mg/kg/hr x 70 hrs, can occur with lower rate or shorter time
“Gasping syndrome”: benzyl alcohol ? severe metabolic acidosis, respiratory distress, gasping respiration, CNS dysfunction, hypotenstion & CV collapsePropofol infusion syndrome: refractory metabolic acidosis, lipemia, rhabdomyolysis, enlarged liver; associated with 8mg/kg/hr x 70 hrs, can occur with lower rate or shorter time
“Gasping syndrome”: benzyl alcohol ? severe metabolic acidosis, respiratory distress, gasping respiration, CNS dysfunction, hypotenstion & CV collapse
28. 28 Sedation - a-adrenergic Agonists a-1 agonist: stimulates phospholipase C activity
Vasoconstriction, mydriasis
Use a vasopressrs, nasal decongestants, eye exam
a-2 agonist: inhibits adenylyl cyclase activity
Reduce brainstem vasomotor center-mediated CNS activation
Use: anti-hypertensive, sedative, opiate & alcohol withdraw
a-2a: sedation, sleep, analgesia, sympatholysis
a-2b: vasoconstriction, anti-shivering, endogenous analgesia
29. 29 Sedation - a-adrenergic Agonists Clonidine: a-2: a-1 = 200:1
Large volume of distribution, long T˝ 12-24 hrs
Acts on receptors in the locus coeruleus (stress & panic)
Prevent pre-synaptic release of NE in the sympathetic nervous system ? anti-hypertensive
Acts on peripheral a-2 ? vasoconstriction
Dexmetomidine: a-2: a-1 = 1600:1
T˝ 1.5-3 hrs, ˝ excrete unchanged in urine
Min respiratory depression, sedated yet easily aroused
Highly lipophilic, cross BBB
Effective in CV symptoms for cocaine intoxication
Reduce sympathetic activity ? decrease HR & BP
Rapid infusion ? hypertension due to activation of a-1
30. 30 Sedation - Ketamine Dissociate anesthesia (similar in structure of PCP) ? hallucigenic, analgesic, amnestic
NMDA (glutamate) antagonist ? analgesic;
Binds to opioid receptors (µ & sigma) in high dose
Increases catecholamines release & cholinergic receptor stimulation ? bronchodilator, mucous production, increase SVR, HR, CO
Increasse CBF & CRMO2
Metabolized to Norketamine to excrete in urine
31. 31 Analgesia Oucher Scale by Judy Beyer, modified by Wong: self report with faces & numerical pain scale
Pain physiological responses – observational pain scale (OPS)
HR & BP
Measuring level of adrenal stress hormone
COMFORT score:
Behaviors: alertness, facial tension, muscle tone, agitation, movement
Physiologic responses: HR, respiration, BP
32. 32 Analgesia Anti-pyretic & non-opioid
Opiod
Methadone
33. 33 Analgesia – Antipyretic or Non-opioid Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) 1,2,3: inhibit prostaglandins production (peripheral & central)
Cox 1:protective prostaglandins ? preserve gastric lining integrity; maintain normal renal function
Cox 2: inducible by pro-inflammatory cytokines & growth factors; in both brain & spinal cord: nerve transmission for pain & fever
Useful for inflammatory processes (bony or rheumatic)
34. 34 Analgesia – Antipyretic or Non-opioid Aspirin:
Alter platelet function; can cause gastric irritant
Ketorolac
Platelet dysfuncion ? serious risk of GI bleeding
Trilisate (choline magnesium trisalicylate; ASA like compound)
No SE on platelet
Use in post-op pain or cancer patients
Paracetamone
Central Cox 3, no anti-inflammatory activity
Naproxen
Cox 1 inhibitor
35. 35 Analgesia - Opioids Terms:
Agonist
Antagonist
Partial agonist
Receptors: µ?ds
Inhibit synaptic transmission in CNS and myenteric plexus
Found in pre-synaptic, decrease release of excitatory neurotransmitter for nociceptive stimuli
Coupling with G-protein, regulate trans-membrane signaling by regulate cAMP
37. 37 Analgesia – Morphine µ2 agonist: analgesia, sedation, euphoria, resp. depression
K and d agonist: spinal analgesia, miosis, psychomimetic effects
Glucuronide metabolism ? M3G (exrete) & M6G (active metabolites)
Poor lipid solubility, protein binding
SQ, IV, IT, epidural
µ2 receptors are discretely distributed in human brain.µ2 receptors are discretely distributed in human brain.
38. 38 Analgesia – Morphine Increase in sensory threshold for pain
Respiratory depression: decrease RR, MV & response to CO2
Miosis: pupillary constriction via oculomotor nucleus
Decrease stress hormones: ACTH, ADH, prolactin, GH & epi
Uncertain response to N/V: act on chemo-trigger zone + depress vomiting center
Smooth muscle relaxation: directly or via vagus nerve
Increase biliary tract tone ? biliary colic
Urinary retention via increase tone in bladder detrusor muscle or vesical sphincter
Histamine release ? bronchospasm or CV collapse
39. 39 Analgesia - Fentanyl 100X >morphine
Strong agonist at the µ and K
Lipophilic: cross BBB ? rapid onset with short duration 2/2 rapid redistribution
Block systemic & pulmonary hemodynamic effect of pain
Prevent biochemical & endocrine stress (catabolic)
Adverse effects: N/V, constipation, dry mouth, somnolence, confusion, anesthesia (weakness), sweating
Severe AE: glottic & chest wall rigidity with rapid infusion (>5mcg/kg)
40. 40 Analgesia – Other Fentanyls Sufentanil
5-10x > Fentanyl, most potent opioid in clinical practice
Smaller volume of distribution, faster recovery after prolonged infusion
Alfentanil
5x < Fentanyl, short duration 5-10 min
Useful for RSI with ICP
Remifentanil
Metabolized by plasma esterase with short t ˝
Potent µ with mild K & d effects, potent respiratory depression, no histamine release
Similar kinetics in neonates & adults
Very expensive
41. 41 Analgesia – Other Opioids Meperidine
K receptor agonist; strong opioidergic, anticholinergic and antispasmodic; Local anesthetic properties – surgical spinal analgesia
Superior to Morphine for billiary spasm or renal colic
Metabolized to normeperidine - twice as toxic
“Serotonin syndrome” with CNS excitatory effects: tremors, ms spasm, myoclonus, psychiatric changes & seizure
Interact with MAOIs ? agitation, delirium, headache, convulsions, hyperthermia (Libby Zion Law)
Contraindicated in liver, kidney disease, seizure disorder, enlarged prostate or urinary retention, hypothyroidism, asthma, Addison’s disease.
42. 42 Analgesia – Other Opioids Codein
Methylmorphine: analgesic, anti-tussive, anti-diarrheal
Alkaloid found in opium poppy (papaveraceae)
Convert to morphine in the liver by P450 and to active metabolites
Prolonged use ? physical dependence & psychologically addictive; mild withdrawal symptoms
Preserve pupillary signs
43. 43 Analgesia – Other Opioids Tramadol (Ultram, Tramal)
Weak µ agonist, release serotonin, inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine
Therapy for most neuralgia and chronic pain
Hard to wean due to effects on opioid, serotonin/NE activity
Decrease seizure threshold
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Centrally acting opioid class on µ receptor, 8x > morphine
Water soluble with quick onset
Lack of toxic metabolite, lower dependency, less nausea
Brief but intense withdrawal
45. 45 Analgesia – Opioid Antagonist Naloxone
Competitive antagonist with high affinity for µ receptor in CNS ? rapid onset of withdrawal
IV with fast onset of action; T˝ 30-81 min
46. 46 Analgesia – Other Methadone
Acts on opioid receptors without the euphoric effects ? prevent narcotic withdrawal syndrome
Binds on NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate)? antagonist against glutamate ? decrease craving for opioids & tolerance
47. 47 Analgesia – Withdrawal Neurologic excitability: Sleep disturbances, agitation, tremors, seizures, choreoartheroid movements
GI disturbances: V/D
Autonomic dysfunction: hypertension, tachycardia, tachypnea, fever, frequent yawning, sweating or goose flesh,
48. 48 Neuromuscular Blockade Large highly charged water - soluble molecules at physiologic pH ?can’t cross BBB, placenta, GI
Onset is more rapid & less intense at the laryngeal muscle (vocal cord) & peripheral muscle
Diaphragm is the most resistant to paralysis
49. 49 Neuromuscular Blockade Types
Depolarizing: mimic action of acetylcholine
Non-depolarizing: competitively block ACH receptors
Classifications
Short: succinylcholine, mivacurium
Intermediate: atracurium, vecuronium, rocuronium, cisatracurium
Long: pancuronium, doxacurium, pipecuronium
52. 52 NMB: Depolarizing Succinylcholine
Stimulates all cholinergic receptors
Binds directly to the postsynaptic ACH receptors
Metabolized by pseudocholinesterase
Also binds to muscarinic receptors of SA node ? negative inotrope and chronotrope
Short duration due to high volume of distribution
Prolonged & repeat exposure ?membrane can repolarize but remain refractory to subsequent depolarization ? “Phase II block”, clinical resemblance to non-depolarizing agents.
Prolonged effects in hepatic dysfunction, hyper-magnesia & pregnancy
Both sympathetic and parasympathetic
- continuous stimulation of these receptors ? transient fasciculation followed by muscular paralysisBoth sympathetic and parasympathetic
- continuous stimulation of these receptors ? transient fasciculation followed by muscular paralysis
53. 53 NMB: Depolarizing Succinylcholine
Contraindications
History of malignant hyperthermia (personal or family)
Neuromuscular disease involving denervation
Muscular dystrophy
Stroke over 72 hours old
Rhabdomyolysis
Burn over 72 hours old
Significant hyperkalemia
54. 54 NMB: Depolarizing Succinylcholine
Malignant hyperthermia:
Myopathic metabolic disorder
Autosomal dominant
Sympathetic hyperactivity, mucular rigidity acidosis and hyperthermia
Uncontrolled increase in skeletal muscle oxidative metabolism ? hypoxia, hypercapnea and hyperthermia
Treatment: dantrolene, cooling and sedation
55. 55 NMB: Depolarizing Succinylcholine
Side effects
Trismus: masseter muscle spasm (can associate with MH)
Fasciculations: via nicotinic activation
Bradycardia: via muscarinic activation at SA node especially children; can occur in adults in repeated dose or infusion
Rhabdomyolysis and muscle pain
Transient ocular hypertension: safe in open globe injury if use in conjunction with sedation
Mild increase in intra cranial pressure
56. 56 NMB: Non-Depolarizing Competitively inhibits the postsynaptic Ach receptors of the neuromuscular motor endplate
Prevents depolarization & inhibits all muscle function
Categories
Benzylisoqyinolinium: atracurium, mivacurium
Histamine release
Can cause autonomic ganglionic blockade
Aminosteroids: rocuronium, vecuronium, pancuronium
57. 57 NMB: Non-Depolarizing Low plasma protein binding capacity
4 routes of elimination: renal excretion, hepatic excretion, biotransformation, tissue binding
Types
Short: Mivacurium
Intermediate: atracurium, Vecuronium, Rocuronium, cisatrocurium
Long: d-tubocurarine, pancuronium, pipecuronium, doxacurium
58. 58 NMB: Non-Depolarizing reversal Abx, hypotension, hypothermia, acidosis & hypocalcemia prolong or potentiate NMB
Duration of reversals are the same in all 3 classes
Neostigmine
25-70 mcg/kg
Edrophonium
Faster acting
125-250 mcg/kg