PharmExamIV Flashcards
What is the other name for neuromuscular monitoring?
Acceleromyography
The most common location, nerve, and muscle monitored are?
hand, ulnar nerve, adductor policis
What are the long acting NDNMBs?
Pancuronium
What are the intermediate acting NDNMBs?
- Rocuronium
- Vecuronium
- Cisatracurium
- Atracurium
What are the short acting NDNMBs?
Mivacurium
What two reversal agents are normally paired together?
Neostigmine and Glycopyrolate
What is the mechanism of action for AChE inhibitors?
Inhibit acetylcholine esterase at the NMJ, so that ACh can bind and cause muscle contraction.
Competitive antagonists
What subunits do ACh bind to?
Alpha
What locations do NMBD reversal agents work at?
Preganglionic (SNS & PNS)
NMJ (primary)
What is the ceiling effect?
The point at which the drug will no longer have any effect
What is the max dose of neostigmine?
5 mg
What is the max dose of Edrophonium
1 mg/kg
How many twitches do we need to see before we can reverse?
1-2 twitches. Muscular blockage cannot be reversed if there are 0 twitches.
What are the 5 factors that influence the reversal of NMB?
- Depth of block
- AChE inhibitor choice
- Dose administered
- Rate of plasma clearance
- Anesthesia agent choice and depth
–> Postoperative residual NM blockade
What is the dose range of neostigmine?
0.04-0.07 mg/kg
OR
40-70 mcg/kg
What’s important to note regarding paralytics and their reversal agents?
The paralytics can last longer than the reversal agents.
What is the onset time of neostigmine?
5-10 minutes
What is the duration of action for neostigmine?
60 minutes
How is glycopyrolate dosed with neostigmine?
0.2 mg per mg of neostigmine
What is the dose for sugammadex?
2-16 mg/kg
What is the onset time of sugammadex?
1-4 minutes
What is the duration of sugammadex?
1.5-3 hours
What is the dose for succinylcholine (Anectine)?
1-1.5 mg/kg
What is the onset of succiynlcholine (Anectine)?
30-60 seconds
What is the duration of action for succinylcholine (Anectine)?
5-10 minutes
What is the dose for pancuronium (Pavulon)?
0.1 mg/kg
What is the onset for pancuronium (Pavulon)?
2-3 minutes
What is the duration of pancuronium (Pavulon)?
60-120 minutes
or
1-2 hours
What is the dose for cisatracurium (Nimbex)?
0.1 mg/kg
What is the onset for cisatracurium (Nimbex)?
2-3 minutes
What is the duration for cisatracurium (Nimbex)?
40-75 minutes
What is the dose for vecuronium (Norcuron)?
0.1 mg/kg
What is the duration for vecuronium (Norcuron)?
45-90 minutes
What is the onset for vecuronium (Norcuron)?
2-3 minutes
What is the dose of edrophonium?
0.5 to 1 mg/kg
What is the onset of edrophonium?
1 to 2 minutes
What is recurarization?
An increase in neuromuscular block after a variable period of recovery.
Patient becomes paralyzed again
If our dosage was 50mcg/kg
How much neostigmine will you administer in mL for a 100kg patient?
Neostigmine is available at 1 mg/mL
What is the renal excretion of the NMBD reversal agents?
Neo, Pyrido, and Edroph
Neo is 50%
Pyrido and Edrop are 75%
What does CRF do to plasma clearance? How does this affect our reversal agents?
Renal failure decreases plasma clearance and increases the duration of action.
What are the primary side effects of NMBD reversal drugs?
Increased nicotinic/muscarinic activty
CV: brady, asystole, arrythmia
Pulm: bronchoconstriction, salivation
GI: PONV, gastric fluid secretion
Eyes: Miosis
What reversal agent is preferred for cardiac disease?
Glycopyrrolate
What anti-cholinergic/anti-muscarinic is given to prevent side effects with Edrophonium?
Atropine: 7-10 mcg/kg
What anti-cholinergic/anti-muscarine is given to prevent side effects with neostigmine and pyridostigmine??
Glycopyrrolate
10 mcg/kg is the dose for this patient
How much neostigmine will you administer in mL for a 100kg patient?
Neostigmine is available at 0.2 mg/mL
What is the mechanism for persistent NM blockade?
Acetylcholinesterase is maximally inhibited and no further anticholinesterase is effective
What is the MoA of sugammadex (Bridion)?
Encapsulates and binds the NMBD molecules
Binds to free drug in the plasma (not proteins)
Forms a concentration gradient using hydrophobic interactions
What is the elimination 1/2 time of Sugammadex (Bridion)?
2 hours
What is the major route of elimination for sugammadex (Bridion)?
Urine
70% in 6 hours
90 % in 24 hours
How are neostigimine and edrophonium cleared if renal function is impaired?
30-50% hepatic clearance
What type of molecule is sugammadex (Bridion)? What are its properties?
γ-cyclodextrin
dextrose units from starch
Highly water soluble
What are dose related sugammadex (Bridion) side effects?
N/V
Pruritis
Urticaria
How do you readminister roc or vec after reversal (up to 4mg/kg bridion)?
Wait 5 minutes and then administer 1.2 mg/kg rocuronium
If NMB is req before recommended waiting time, use nonsteroidal NMBD
What are some contraindications for sugammadex?
- Oral contraceptives
- Toremifene (no-steroidal anti-estrogen) - displaces NMBD from sugammadex
- Heparin - Coagulopathy/Bleeding
- Less than recommended doses - Recurarization
What are the s/s of recurarization?
- Can verbalize - suffocating feeling
- Unable to sustain head lift or hand grasp
- Pharyngeal collapse and respiratory obstruction
How do we treat recurarization?
- Re-sedate patient
- Give additional reversal agents in divided doses (Neo 0.05 mg/kg IV = longer DoA)
What is the clinical duration of response for pancuronium?
86 minutes
What is the clinical duration of response for rocuronium?
36 minutes
Rocky is 36 minutes late
What is the clinical duration of response for vecuronium (Norcuron)?
44 minutes
What is the clinical duration of response for atracurium?
46 minutes
What is the clinical duration of response for cisatracurium (Nimbex)?
45 minutes
What is the clinical duration of response for mivacurium?
16.8 minutes
What preservative is found in both esters and amides that can cause allergies?
Methylparaben
What are the S/S of IgE anaphylaxis?
Rash
Urticaria
Laryngeal edema
hypotension
bronchospasm
What is LAST?
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity
Results from an excess plasma concentration of the drug
Entrance into the systemic circulation
What does LAST depend on?
Dose
Vascularity of site
Epinephrine
Physiochemical properties
What is the order of the blood concentration at LA injection sites from the highest to the lowest?
- IV
- Tracheal
- Caudal
- Paracervical
- Epidural
- Brachial
- Sciatic
- Subcutaneous
ITCPEBSS
What is the dose dependent effect of Lidocane at 1-5 mcg/mL?
Analgesia
What is the dose dependent effect of Lidocane at 10-15 mcg/mL?
Seizures
Unconciousness
What is the dose dependent effect of Lidocane at 15-25 mcg/mL?
Apnea
Coma
What is the dose dependent effect of Lidocane at >25 mcg/mL?
cardiovascular depression
What is the dose dependent effect of Lidocane at 5-10 mcg/mL?
most effects…
Circumoral numbness
Tinnitus
Skeletal muscle twitching
Hypotension
Myocardial depression
How does lidocaine cause cardiovascular affects?
Block cardiac Na+ channels
Slows conduction of cardiac impulses
Prolongs PR interval & causes QRS widening
Which local anesthetic causes the worst cardiovascular system effects?
Bupivacaine
Latches onto cardiac muscle?
Bupivacaine > Ropivacaine > Lidocaine
What two factors predispose our OB population to local anesthetic toxicity?
- Decreased plasma esterases
- Decreased plasma proteins
What are the 3 goals of LAST treatment?
- Prompt airway management
- Circulatory support
- Removal of LA from receptor sites
What drugs are used to treat LAST?
There are several
100% oxygen
Barbituates
Benzodiazepines
Epinephrine
Propofol
Muscle Relaxants
Intralipid
Medications given depends on the symptoms seen
What is intralipid? What is the MoA?
Intralipid is lipid emulsion therapy that creates a lipid compartment. The lipid emulsion acts as a “sink” for the lipophilic (fat-soluble) local anesthetic molecules. The local anesthetic molecules diffuse from the tissues and plasma into the lipid phase of the emulsion, reducing their concentration in the bloodstream and tissues.
If the patient does not respond to intralipid, what is the next step?
CPB/ECMO
What is the dose for intralipid?
1.5 mL/kg of 20% lipid emulsion
0.25 mL/kg/minute infusion for at least 10 minutes
Max dose: 3.8 mL/kg (1.2 to 6 mL/kg) in 30 minutes
16,200 mgs
What are the 3 categories of neural tissue toxicity from LAs?
- Transient Neurological Symptoms (TNS)
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome
Either transient or permanent neurological injury
What are transient neurological symptoms?
Moderate to severe pain (lower back, buttocks, & posterior thighs) within 6 to 36 hours after uneventful single-shot SAB
What is the treatment for transient neurological symptoms?
- Trigger point injections
- NSAIDS
What is cauda equina syndrome?
Diffuse injury at the lumbosacral plexus
Varying degrees of: sensory anesthesia, bowel and bladder dysfunction, & paraplegia
Associated w: disc hernation, prolapse, or sequest w urinary retention
What is anterior spinal artery syndrome?
Lower extremity paresis with a variable sensory deficit
The cause is uncertain. It could be a thrombosis or a spasm of the bilateral anterior spinal artery.
Which LAs can cause methemoglobinemia?
Prilocaine > benzocaine > lidocaine
Nitroglycerine, phenytoin, and sulfonamides also cause metHgb
Pril, Benny, and Liddy met
What is the dosage for methylene blue?
1 mg/kg over 5 mintutes (max 7 to 8 mg/kg)
Reversal from ferric Hgb to ferous Hgb is within 20-60 minutes
What are CO2 retainers susceptible to?
Lidocaine depressing the ventilatory response to arterial hypoxemia
What is the primary cause of hepatotoxicity with LAs?
Continuous or intermittent epidural bupivacaine to treat posthereptic neuralgia. Stop the infusion.
What is the MoA of cocaine toxicity?
SNS stimulation by blocking presynaptic uptake of NE and dopamine
Increases postsynaptic levels
What are the adverse effects of cocaine toxicity?
HTN
Tachycardia
Coronary vasospasm
MI
Ventricular dysrythmias
Fetal hypoxemia
Seizures
What are the 4 antiarrythmic drug classes?
Class I - Sodium-channel blockers.
Class II- Beta-blockers.
Class III- Potassium-channel blockers.
Class IV- Calcium-channel blockers.
What is the IV dosage of lidocaine?
1 to 2 mg/kg IV (initial bolus) over 2-4 minutes
1 to 2 mg/kg/hour (drip) terminated 12-72 hours
What is the easy way to remember what class a LA belongs to?
One “i” in the name means that it is an ester anesthetic (Cocaine)
More than one “i” it is an amide (Lidocaine)
What is the molecular structure of lidocaine?
Lipophilic portion (1) connected by a hydrocarbon chain (2) to the hydrophillic portion (3).
The bond between (1) and (2) classifies it as an ester or an amide
What determines whether or not a local anesthetic is a amide or an ester?
The intermediate chain
What is the pH of local anesthetics?
6
Weak bases
What four LAs have a potency of 1?
- Procaine
- Lidocaine
- Prilocaine
- Mepivicaine
Roc, Doc, & Loc me in as #1
What LAs have a potency of 4?
Hint: there are 4
- Chloroprocaine (Rapid)
- Bupivacaine (Slow)
- Levobupivacine (Slow)
- Ropivacaine (Slow)
Chlorbupriva came in 4th
Which two LAs have a rapid onset?
Chloroprocaine
Lidocaine
THE REST OF THE LAs ARE SLOW ONSET
Which local anesthetic is odd man out in terms of potency?
Tetracaine (16!)
What 3 LAs have a duration of 240-480 minutes?
- Bupivacaine
- Levobupivacaine
- Ropivacaine
It’s too far for Mepiva to come here
Which LA has the shortest duration time?
Chloroprocaine
30-45 minutes
Rapid, Potency of 4
Which LA has the 2nd shortest duration?
Procaine
45-60 minutes
potency 1, onset slow
Which anesthetics have durations between 60 and 180 minutes?
Hint: There are 4.
Lidocaine (60-120 min)
Prilocaine (60-120 min)
Tetracaine (60-180 min)
Mepivacaine (90 -180 min)
For the next 60-180 min, I’m your life pilot, tip me!
Which LAs do not have an toxic plasma concentration?
Ester LAs
Ester is not a toxic bitch
What are the pKs of the ester anesthetics? What are they?
Procaine (pK = 8.9)
Chloroprocaine (pK = 8.7)
Tetracaine (pK = 8.5)
Each pK drops by 0.2! (PCT!!)