Rocuronium Flashcards
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Pharm and Action
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Non-depolarizing neuromuscular depolarizing agent
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Indications
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Paralysis to facilitate RSI
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Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
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Administration
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Adult and Ped dose- 0.1 mg/kg defasiculating dose, 1mg/kg for maintanence dose every 12 minutes
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Side Effects and Special Notes
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Use caution in patients with impaired hepatic or respiratory function or severe obesity; Arrhythmia, tachycardia, N/V, bronchospasm, hypontension, HTN, rash, or edema; Must be able to ventilate patient; Must be accompanied by sedation; Pregnancy class B
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Class
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