Vecuronium (WK4) Flashcards
1
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Class
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Non depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent
2
Q
Indications
A
maintain muscular paralysis following successful RSI
3
Q
Contraindications
A
hypersensitivity & inabilty to control airway
4
Q
Side Effects
A
Only use after successful intubation, wheezing, aspiration, dysrhythmias, brady, sinus arrest, hyper/hypotension & increased ICP
5
Q
Action
A
minimal effect on heart rate & blood pressure, competes w/ acetylcholine for cholinergic receptor sites on post junctional neuromuscular membranes. Versed in conjunction
6
Q
Adult Dose
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0.1mg/kg, MAX SINGLE=10mg, may repeat 30 to 40 min as needed to maintain paralysis
