RSI/Sedation Flashcards
Propofol
name
diprivan
Propofol
Class
Sedative hypnotic, short acting
Propofol
Description
produces rapid and brief state of general anesthesia
Propofol
Indications
Anesthesia induction, anesthesia maintenance, sedation for mechanically ventilated patients
Propofol
Contraindications
hyporvolemia, known sensitivity including soy bean oil, peanuts, eggs
Propofol
Precautions/Side Effects
Seizure, apnea, dsyrythmias, asystole, hypotension, hypertension
Propofol
Dosage/Route
Induction Dose 1.5-3 mg/kg IV/IO
Maintenance 25-75 ug/kg/min IV/IO
Pedi Doses
Induction 2.5-3.5 mg/kg IV/IO
Maintenance 125-300 ug/kg/min IV/IO
Pavulon
Name
Pancuronium
Pavulon
Class
Non depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
Pavulon
Description
causes paralysis without bronchospasm or hypotension
Pavulon
Indications
to facilitate ET intubation
Pavulon
Contraindications
Tachycardia
Pavulon
Dose/Rate
0.04-0.1 mg/kg IV
Pedi Dose- same as adult
Vecuronium
Name
Norcuron
Vecuronium
Class
non depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant
Vecuronium
Description
Similar to pancuronium w/ minimal cardiovascular effects
Vecuronium
Indications
Facilitated ET intubation
Vecuronium
Contraindications
None
Vecuronium
Precautions
Hepatic or renal impairment, impaired fluid and electrolyte or acid/base balance, severe obesity, myasthenia gravis, elderly, debilitated patients, malignant hyperthermia
Vecuronium
Does/Route
0.1 mg/kg IV
Pedi- Same
Zemuron
Name
Rocuronium Bromide