Drug Quiz 14 - RSI Drugs Flashcards
Vecuronium, Etomidate, Succinylcholine, Ativan, Rocuronium, Lidocaine, Atropine, Versed
vecuronium trade name
norcuron
norcuron generic
vecuronium
vecuronium drug class
non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
vecuronium MOA
cholinergic R-antagonist; competes with Ach at neuromuscular junction to prevent binding so neuromuscular transmission is inhibited
vecuronium onset
<1 min
vecuronium peak
3-5 min
vecuronium duration
25-40 min
vecuronium half life
30-80 min
vecuronium indications
temporary paralysis for RSI
vecuronium contraindications
hypersensitivity
vecuronium SE
wheezing, respiratory depression, apnea, aspiration, dysrhythmias, bradycardia, sinus arrest, HTN, hypotension, increased intraocular pressure, increased ICP
vecuronium adult dose
0.08-0.1mg/kg IV
vecuronium pedi dose
0.1mg/kg IV
vecuronium precautions
have rescue airway devices and resuscitative equipment standing by
vecuronium interactions
potentiated by lidocaine, procainamide, B-blockers, mag sulfate, and other neuromuscular blockers
succinylcholine trade
anectine
anectine generic
succinylcholine
succinylcholine drug class
depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
succinylcholine MOA
cholinergic R-agonist, causes initial wave of widespread depolarization and blocks Ach and secondary muscle stimulation
succinylcholine onset
30-60 sec IV, 2-3 min IM
succinylcholine peak
1-3 min
succinylcholine duration
2-3 min IV, 10-30 min IM
succinylcholine half-life
5-10 min
succinylcholine indications
temporary paralysis for RSI