Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the induction dose of succinylcholine?
A
1 - 1.5 mg/kg
2
Q
What is the induction dose of rocuronium?
A
0.6 - 1.2 mg/kg
2
Q
What is the induction dose of cisatracurium, vecuronium, and pancuronium?
A
0.1 mg/kg
3
Q
What muscle are the best indicators of diaphragmatic and laryngeal neuromuscular blockade?
A
Orbicularis Oculi & Corrugator Supercilli (Facial nerve)
4
Q
What muscle is most resistant to neuromuscular blockade?
A
Diaphragm
5
Q
What muscle is the gold standard for determination of NMB recovery?
A
Adductor Pollicis (ulnar nerve)
6
Q
What four factors determine how much a muscle is subject to neuromuscular blockade?
A
- # of presynaptic ACh vesicles
- # of postsynaptic ACh receptors
- Blood flow to muscle
- NMB potency
7
Q
Faster onset of neuromuscular blockade to a muscle means that that muscle experiences a _______ recovery.
A
Slower
