Exam 2 part III Flashcards
with administration of succinylcholine IOP is increased by __________mmHg for _______________ min
5-15; 10-15
T/F: the IOP increase with succinylcholine administration is less than that one experiences with a cough or sneeze
TRUE
theory behind increased IOP with succinylcholine administration
dilation of choroidal vessel and the contraction of extraocular muscles
when would a small increase in IOP 2/2 succinylcholine administration be problematic?
with open globe injury, could –> extrusion of intraocular contents **avoid succ with open globe injury
what causes the increase in ICP with succinylcholine administration
- 2/2 increase in cerebral activity and cerebral blood flow 2. exact cause is unknown due to inconsistent observations
how can you prevent the increase in ICP with succinylcholine administration
- hyperventilation 2. NDMR pre-tx 3. lidocaine pre-tx
massester rigidity 2/2 to succinylcholine administration (and NOT MH) should stop when?
when fasciculations stop
if your pt has masseter rigidity is experienced by pt with succinylcholine, what are your options
- wait and see if rigidity stops with fasciculations 2. stop and reschedule with different anesthetic plan and test for MH 3. switch to TIVA and have MH meds prepped and on stdby
masseter rigidity as a side effect of succinylcholine administration (not MH) is most often seen in what pt population?
peds
histamine release with succinylcholine
is slight, but causes anaphylaxis more than any other anesthetic drug
what is the mechanism by which succinylcholine causes MH
unknown
contraindications for succinylcholine
- MH 2. hyperkalemia 3. burn pt with >35% TBSA; 3rd degree burn 4. severe muscle trauma 5. severe sepsis 6. muscle wasting, prolonged immbolization 7. extensive muscle denervation (ex: SCI) 8. DMD 9. atypical pseudocholinesterase 10. allergies 11. children and teens esp under the age of 8
why is succinylcholine c/i in kids under the age of 8
due to the risk of: 1. hyperkalemia 2. rhabdomyloysis 3. cardiac arrest 2/2 undiagnosed cardiomyopathies or dystrophies
why is succinylcholine c/i with DMD?
pts with DMD have leaky K channels (NOT extrajunctional receptors) so risk of hyperkalemia
Non-depolarizing Muscle relaxants are of 2 categories, what are they?
- benzoquinolones 2. steroids
NDMR are dosed by ____________________
Lean body mass (LBM)
how do you calculate LBM in men?
(1.10 x wt in Kg) - 128[weight^2/(100x ht in meters)^2]
how do you calculate LBM in women
(1.07 x weight in kg) - 148[wt^2/(100 x ht in meters)^2]
reasons why you would choose one NDMR over another
- profile of the drug 2. pt condition 3. procedure
MOA of NDMR
binds to one alpha subunit on the nicotinic receptor which prevents Ach binding and prevents the ion channel from opening –> no muscle depolarization
NDMR are described as ___________________ blocks, meaning an increase in Ach at the NM jx will have what effect?
competitive; increase in Ach will remove the NDMR from the receptor
when might you have a situation (molecularly) where succinylcholine is occupying one alpha subunit and a NDMR is occupying the other
- pretx with NDMR 2. use succ to induce, but use NDMR for case 3. used NDMR for case but had laryngospasm (which is tx’d with succinylcholine)
in the presence of volatile anesthetics your NDMR maintenace dose may be decreased by _____________%
15
T/F: an NDMR will augment another NDMR –> denser block
TRUE