Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

Question 1

Gantacurium

Answer 1

Intubating: 0.4 mg/kg
Vial:
Onset: < 1.5 min
Duration: 10-15 min

Question 2

Atracurium

Answer 2

Intubating: 0.5 mg/kg
Vial: 10 mg/ml
Onset: 2-3 min
Duration: 30-45 min

Question 3

Cisatracurium

Answer 3

Intubating: 0.1 mg/kg
Vial: 2 mg/mL
Onset: 2-3 min
Duration: 40-75 min

Question 4

Rocuronium

Answer 4

Intubating: 0.6 mg/kg adult; 1.2 mg/kg pedi
Vial: 10 mg/mL
Onset: 1.5 min
Duration: 35-75 min

Question 5

Vecuronium

Answer 5

Intubating: 0.1 mg/kg
Vial: 1 mg/mL
Onset: 2-3 min
Duration: 45-90 min

Question 6

Pancuronium

Answer 6

Intubating: 0.1 mg/kg
Vial: 2 mg/mL
Onset: 2-3 min
Duration: 60-120 min

Question 7

Succinylcholine

Answer 7

Intubating: 1.0 mg/kg adult; 1.5 mg/kg w/ defasciculating
Vial: 20 mg/mL
Onset: 1/2-1 min
Duration: 5-10 min

Question 8

Succinylcholine & Rocuronium PEDI

Answer 8

IM 4 mg/kg mixed with atropine 0.02 mg/kg add IM needle