Guy Chapter 20 Flashcards
Succinylcholine/ Anectine indication
RSI
Succinylcholine/ Anectine action
Competes with acetylcholine receptor of the motor end plate and the muscle cell, resulting in paralysis
Succinylcholine/ Anectine contraindications
Hypothermia, burns, trauma
Succinylcholine/ Anectine dose
IV: 0.6 mg/kg
Rocuronium/ Zemuron action
Antagonizes acetylcholine at the monitor end plate, producing skeletal muscle paralysis
Rocuronium/ Zemuron indications
RSI
Rocuronium/ Zemuron contraindications
Known sensitivity to bromides
Rocuronium/ Zemuron dose
IV: 0.6 to 1.2 mg/kg
Vecuronium/ Norcuron action
Antagonizes acetylcholine at the monitor end plate, producing skeletal muscle paralysis
Vecuronium/ Norcuron indication
RSI
Vecuronium/ Norcuron contraindications
Known sensitivity to bromides
Vecuronium/ Norcuron dose
IV: 0.08 to 0.1mg/kg
Atracurium/ Tracrium action
Antagonizes acetylcholine receptors at the motor end plate, producing muscle paralysis
Atracurium/ Tracrium indication
RSI
Atracurium/ Tracrium contraindications
Cardiac disease, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration, known sensitivity