Rapid Sequence Intubation Flashcards
Etomidate is which of following class of medications:
A. Paralytic
B. Sedative/Hypnotic
C. Non-depolarizing neuromuscular junction blocker
D. Depolarizing neuromuscular junction blocker
B. Sedative/Hypnotic
Succinylcholine is which of following class of medications:
A. Paralytic
B. Sedative/Hypnotic
C. Non-depolarizing neuromuscular junction blocker
D. Depolarizing neuromuscular junction blocker
D. Depolarizing NMJ blocker
Succinylcholine acts to paralyze by producing an action potential in the neuromuscular junction. It is contraindicated in HyperK, as potassium is lost to serum when the neuromuscular junction repolarizes
Vecuronium/Rocuronium is which of following class of medications:
Answer
Ketamine is which of the following?
Answer
This is a fast acting, non-depolarizing NMB for RSI.
Rocuronium - (rapid onset-curonium) is a desacetoxy analogue of vecuronium with a more rapid onset of action
This is a slow acting, non-depolarizing NMB for RSI.
Vecuronium