Vecuronium Flashcards
1
Q
Vecuronium
Name
A
Norcuron
2
Q
Vecuronium
Class
A
Non Depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant
3
Q
Vecuronium
Description
A
similar to pancuronium w/ minimal cardiovascular effects
4
Q
Vecuronium
Indications
A
Facilitated ET intubation
5
Q
Vecuronium
Contraindications
A
None
6
Q
Vecuronium
Precautions
A
Hepatic or renal impairment, impaired fluid and electrolyte or acid/base balance, severe obesity, myasthenia gravis, elderly, debilitated patients, malignant hyperthermia
7
Q
Vecuronium
Dose/Route
A
0.1 mg/kg IV
Pedi: same