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Anesthesia Patient Safety

Key anesthetic & Emergency drugs


To respond quickly to events during anesthesia, essential anesthetic and emergency medications

are kept readily available and used according to established safety standards.

Propofol


◼︎ A rapid-onset intravenous agent used for inducing general anesthesia.

Continuous monitoring is necessary because of the risk of hypotension and respiratory depression.


Rocuronium / Vecuronium


◼︎ Intermediate-acting, non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents used to facilitate muscle relaxation.

Ventilatory support and airway management are essential after administration.

Dantrolene


◼︎ The primary treatment for malignant hyperthermia caused by inhalational anesthetics

Must be readily available, with careful attention to dosing and reconstitution.

Succinylcholine


◼︎ An ultra–short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent commonly used for tracheal intubation.

Risk of hyperkalemia and malignant hyperthermia requires thorough preoperative assessment.

Sugammadex


◼︎ A selective reversal agent for neuromuscular blockade

Use with caution due to the potential for hypersensitivity reactions, especially in patients with impaired renal function.

NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)


◼︎ Used to alleviate postoperative pain and reduce the need for anesthesia

Caution is advised in patients at risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or with renal impairment.

Inhalational Anesthetic Agents


◼︎ Primary agents used to maintain general anesthesia

Contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of malignant hyperthermia.

Intravenous Fluids (Crystalloids)


◼︎ Administered intravenously to maintain hydration and circulatory stability during surgery.

Includes normal saline, Hartmann’s solution, and acetate-buffered solutions.

Emergency Medications


◼︎ Stocked for urgent management of anesthesia-related complications.

Essential for preventing or treating life-threatening events.