Sugammadex

Question 1

What dose of sugammadex should be administered to a patient with a post-tetanic count of >2?

Answer 1

• 4 mg/kg

_{Anesthesia Guidebook - Episode 18: Anesthesia Top Drawer Run Down - Part 2
Nagelhout (7th ed.), p. 176 - Table 12.12}

Question 2

What dose of sugammadex should be administered to a patient with a TOF 2/4?

Answer 2

• 2 mg/kg

_{Anesthesia Guidebook - Episode 18: Anesthesia Top Drawer Run Down - Part 2
Nagelhout (7th ed.), p. 176 - Table 12.12}

Question 3

For immediate reversal of rocuronium induced blockade, what dose of sugammadex is administered?

Answer 3

• 16 mg/kg

_{Anesthesia Guidebook - Episode 18: Anesthesia Top Drawer Run Down - Part 2
Nagelhout (7th ed.), p. 176 - Table 12.12}

Question 4

What is the onset of action of sugammadex?

Answer 4

• 1-2 minutes

_{Anesthesia Guidebook - Episode 18: Anesthesia Top Drawer Run Down - Part 2
Nagelhout (7th ed.), pp. 174 - Table 12.11; 176 - Table 12.12}