Paralytic Meds Flashcards
Rocuronium Drug Class
Neuromuscular blocker, non depolarizing
Rocuronium Action
Antagonizes acetylcholine at the motor end plate, producing skeletal muscle paralysis
Rocuronium indications
To induce neuromuscular blockade for facilitation of ET intubation
Vecuronium Drug Class
Neuromuscular blocker, non depolarizing
Vecuronium Action
Antagonizes acetylcholine at the motor end plate, producing skeletal muscle paralysis
Vecuronium Indications
To induce neuromuscular blockade for facilitation of ET intubation
Ketamine Drug Class
General Anesthetic, analgesic, sedative
Ketamine Action
Produces a state of anesthesia while maintaining airway reflexes, heart rate, and B/P
Ketamine Indications
Pain and anesthesia for procedures of short duration
Ketamine Adverse Effects
Emergence phenomena, hypertension, and ST
Ketamine Contraindications
Pt with elevated B/P, patients with increased ICP, patients with hypovolemia, dehydration, or cardiac DX
Ketamine Dose
1-2 mg/kg
Ketamine Special Notes
Diazepam (versed) reduces the effects of emergence phenomena
