Drugs Flashcards
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Induction and Maintenance Dosing for:
Propofol Midazolam Succinylcholine Vecuronium/Rocuronium Atracurium/Cisatracurium Fentanyl/Sufentanyl Remifentanil
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Propofol — IBW / TBW Midazolam — TBW / TBW Succinylcholine — TBW / TBW Vecuronium/Rocuronium — IBW / IBW Atracurium/Cisatracurium — TBW / TBW Fentanyl/Sufentanyl — TBW / IBW Remifentanil - IBW / IBW
2
Q
Hydroxyurea
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Increases circulating fetal Hb to reduce the number of sickle cell crises.
3
Q
VAs (NDSIH)
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N2O - insoluble, inc PVR
Des - insoluble, lowest hepatometabolism (0.02%), fastest wake-up and return of airway reflexes
Sevo
Iso
Halo
4
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Remifentanil
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rapid onset/offset, rapid metabolism by nonspecific esterases, inactive metabolites
5
Q
MRs
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cisatracurium - Hoffman elimination
6
Q
When to avoid adenosine
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asthma, WPW