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Vecuronium Flashcards

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Vecuronium

Mechanism

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Cholinergic r agonist => competes with ach at neuromuscular junction and prevents binding so neuromuscular transmission is inhibited

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Norcuron

Classification

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Non depolarizing neuromuscular blocker

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Norcuron

Pharm

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O: < 1 min
P: 3-5 min
D: 25-40 min
H: 30-80 min

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Vecuronium

Indications

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Need for temp. Paralysis to facilitate endo. Trach tube and muscle tone or seizure prevents it

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Norcuron

Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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Vecuronium

Side effects

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Wheezing, respiratory depression, apnea, aspiration, increased ICP

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Norcuron

Dose

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Adult: .08-.1 mg/ kg IV/ io
Pedi: .1 mg/kg IV/ io

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Vecuronium

Precautions

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  • preformed by skilled provider

- have rescue airway devices available and resuscitative equipment standing by

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Vecuronium norcuron

D2d

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Potentiated by lidocaine, procainamide, b- blockers, mag, and other neuromuscular blockers

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