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Anectine (Succinylcholine) |
Side effects: increased potassium (hyperkalemia) Do not use!: on hyperkalemic pts, Burn pts, pts with mallampati score >3. Contraindicated in acute brain injuries Alternative choices: rocuronium or Pavulon (Non-depolarizing agents) |
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Rocuronium |
Best choice when Succ’s is Contraindicated like: hyperK, Burn pts, Bradycardia and elevated ICP
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Reversal Agents are: (Anticholinesterase) |
Edrophonium, Pyridostigmine |
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Anticholinergic Agents: |
Atropine, Glycopyrrolate and Sugammadex (Bridon) |
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Sugammadex (Bridon) |
Reverses: Rocuronium and Vecuronium Based on body weight Side Effects: Bradycardia, not recommended for pts with Renal Faiulre (Dialysis) |
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Narcan |
Narcotic/Opioid Reversal Side effects: hypertension, tachycardia. |
Morphine PCA, Fentanyl, any opioid, OD, PinPoint pupils = Clues to use Narcan |
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Flumazenil (Romazicon) |
Benzodiazepines Reversal Agent. Side Effects: Respiratory Depression, SOMNOLENCE, and hypotension. Don’t incubate unless the pt is showing signs of respiratory distress. |
Post Surge on: ativan, lorazepam, versed drip will need Flumazenil to reverse the effects |
