PANCURONIUM (Pavulon) Flashcards
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PANCURONIUM (Pavulon)
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Name/Class: PANCURONIUM (Pavulon)/Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
Description: Pancuronium is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker that causes paralysis without bronchospasm or hypotension, it does not cause the fasciculations associated with polarizing agents.
Indications: To facilitate endotracheal intubation.
Contraindications: Tachycardia.
Dosage/Route: 0.04 to 0.1 mg/kg IV.
Pedi: same as adult.
