Chp 18 - NMBA Flashcards
1
Q
Succinylcholine
A
Depolarizing -initial depolarization indicated by fasciculations Non reversible Ultra short duration 10-15 min FOR INTUBATION
2
Q
Atracurium
A
Non-depolarizing
3
Q
Cisatracurium
A
Non-depolarizing
4
Q
Mivacurium
A
Non-depolarizing
5
Q
Pancuronium
A
Non-dep
Longest duration 120-180min
6
Q
Vecuronium
A
Non-dep
Not good for BP
7
Q
Non depolarizing Agents
A
-Can be reversed with cholinesterase inhibitors (neostigmine/edrophonium) given with an antimuscarin (atropine) to reduce adverse effects
8
Q
Adverse Effects for Non-dep
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- Cardiovascular:tachycardia, increase BP
- Histamine release: bronchospasm, vasodilation
- Inadequate ventilation
9
Q
Adverse Effects for Dep
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Sore muscles
Increased serum K, ICP, IOP
Hyperthermia
10
Q
TOF
A
“Train Of Four” Nerve stimulation 0 twitches — 100% block 2-1 — 90-95% 3 — 80%
11
Q
NMBA
A
Drugs that paralyze muscles and prevent movement
