Ether (Ether)
Overview of Ether
In 1842 Dr cranford long of athens, GA, first used it as a general anesthetic. Ether is an organic compound having an oxygen atom bounded to two carbon atoms. Ether is inhalation anesthetic agent. Inhaled gases are the mainstay of anesthesia and are primarily used for the maintenance of anesthesia after administration of an intravenous agent. The depth of anesthesia can be rapidly altered by changing the concentration of inhaled anesthetic.
Indication of Ether
Ether is primarily indicated in conditions like Anesthesia, Status asthmaticus, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Analgesic, Muscle relaxation.
Contraindication of Ether
Ether is contraindicated in conditions like Raised intracranial pressure,Pyrexia.
Side Effects of Ether
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ether, which give rise to further complications include Cardiac arrest, PT Time, BGL, Capillary Idecding.,Ether produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hypersensitivity reactions, Convulsions, ECG abnormalities. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Ether therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Ether include Apnea, Cardiotoxicity.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ether are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vomiting, Disturbed renal function, Hepatic degenerative changes.
Precautions of Ether
It should not be used in period of metabolic stress. Deep ether anesthesia should be avoided in any patients with serious systemic disease, especially of cardiovascular system, respiratory system, kidneys or liver.