Any noxious, undesired and unintended response appearing following prophylactic, diagnostic or therapeutic use of a drug administered at an appropriate dose level and that occurs within a reasonable time frame of administration of the drug is known as an adverse drug reaction. Adverse drug reactions are more commonly observed in human medical practice and such true drug related disorders are [...]
This article throws light upon the seven main theories of general anaesthesia. The theories are: 1. Lipid Theory 2. Surface Tension Theory (Adsorption Theory) 3. Cell Permeability Theory 4. Neuro Physiological Theory 5. Colloidal Theory 6. Physical Theory 7. Biochemical Theories. 1. Lipid Theory: This theory was advanced by Meyer (1899,1901) and Overton (1901). This theory propose that there is [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Purpose of Anaesthesia 2. History of Anaesthesia 3. Characteristics of an ideal Anaesthetic 4. Clinical Stages of Anaesthesia 5. Preparation of Patient for Anaesthesia 6. General Consideration in Selection of Anaesthetics. Purpose of Anaesthesia: Anaesthesia is a reversible process by which loss of sensation in a body part or in the [...]