⁠The GABA receptor, the ultimate chill pill provider, is our secret weapon in the ICU. 🎵💤⁠ ⁠ But we also use a lot of GABA-targeting drugs as CRNAs. ⁠ ⁠ Propofol. Benzos. Etomidate. ⁠ ⁠ Functioning as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA inhibits the firing of neurons by increasing the permeability of the receptor to chloride ions, hyperpolarizing the postsynaptic membrane, and reducing the likelihood of action potential generation. This inhibitory influence helps dampen excessive neuronal activity, promoting a state of tranquility and relaxation. 💆💤⁠ ⁠ Make sure you read through this post, save it, and study up on the drugs you use that work at the GABA receptor. You'll get real familiar with GABA in CRNA school. 😏⁠ ⁠ #srna #crna #dnpcrna #crnaschool #rn #rntosrna #srnatocrna #crnajourney #futurecrna #nurse⁠ #nurses #nurselife #ignurses #nursesofinstagram #nursingschool #nursingstudent #anesthesiaschool #anesthesia #anesthetist #anesthesiology #nurseanesthetist #nurseanesthesiolo...