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what occurs with Ach receptors with a burn
there is an INCREASED number of Ach in response to burns

(e replaced g subunits)
how long should succinylcholine be avoided post acute burn
24 hours
hyperkalemia has been documented to occur how long post burn
463 days
the "receptor effect" with Ach and burns should subside when
when the skin has regrown and infection has healed
succinylcholine should be avoided is possible for how long after skin has healed with a significant burn
at least 1-2 yrs
hyperkalemai induced by succinylcholine with a burn is NOT associated with what factor
the extent of the burn
what conditions are associated with hyperkalemia following succinylcholine for the first 6 months after injury
hemiplegia and paraplegia
with nerve damage or neuromuscular dz hyperkalemia associated with succinylcholine correlates with what factor
the extent of muscle involvement
with nerve damage or neuromuscular dz is hyperkalemia related to succinylcholine attentuated by prior admin of NDMB
NO
what is the cause of hyperkalemia related to admin of succinylcholine with nerve damage or neuromuscular dz
prob caused by UPregulation (an increased number of receptors)
hyperkalemai induced by succinylcholine with a burn is NOT associated with what factor
the extent of the burn
what conditions are associated with hyperkalemia following succinylcholine for the first 6 months after injury
hemiplegia and paraplegia
with nerve damage or neuromuscular dz hyperkalemia associated with succinylcholine correlates with what factor
the extent of muscle involvement
with nerve damage or neuromuscular dz is hyperkalemia related to succinylcholine attentuated by prior admin of NDMB
NO
what conditions are associated with hyperkalemia following succinylcholine for the first 6 months after injury
hemiplegia and paraplegia
what is the cause of hyperkalemia related to admin of succinylcholine with nerve damage or neuromuscular dz
prob caused by UPregulation (an increased number of receptors)
with nerve damage or neuromuscular dz hyperkalemia associated with succinylcholine correlates with what factor
the extent of muscle involvement
with nerve damage or neuromuscular dz is hyperkalemia related to succinylcholine attentuated by prior admin of NDMB
NO
what is the cause of hyperkalemia related to admin of succinylcholine with nerve damage or neuromuscular dz
prob caused by UPregulation (an increased number of receptors)
uremic neuropathy is associated with what condition with admin of succinylcholine
hyperkalemia
pts with intra-abdominal infection longer than one week what occurs with admin of succinylcholine
elevations in K+ (2.5 to 3.1 mEq)
hyperkalemia from succinylcholine can be treated how
with IMMEDIATE hyperventilation, Ca chloride, and sodium bicarb

(glucose and insulin can be given as well)
what is the dose of Ca chloride for the treatment of hyperkalemia induced by succinylcholine
1-2 g
what is the dose of sodium bicarb for the treatment of hyperkalemia induced by succinylcholine
1 mEq/kg
what are the amts of glucose and insulin given during the treatment of hyperkalemia from succinylcholine
*glucose= 25-50 g

*insulin= 10-20 Units
what could be considered for pts with increased K+ or renal dz for choice of NMB
agents other than succinylcholine such as agents like cis-atricurium that does not rely on the kidneys for elimination
how is myoglobinuria a result of succinylcholine admin
there is relatively large proteins from muscle breakdown as a result of sustained depolarization
myoglobinuria is usually cleared how
by healthy kidneys
when is myoglobinuria a concern with succinylcholine admin
with pts with renal insufficency and/or catabolic processes that increase serum muscle breakdown
myotonia dz may suffer what after succinylcholine wears off
sustained contiual contractions
what pt population may be a higher risk for malignant hyperthermia with succinylcholine admin
myotonia pts
what are the pressures that can be increased by succinylcholine
*intraocular

*intragastric

*intracranial
when does increased intraocular pressure occur with succinylcholine
1 min after injection
when does increased intraocular pressure PEAK after succinylcholine injection
2-4 mins
when does increased intraocular pressure SUBSIDE with injection of succinylcholine
by 6 mins
what may be done to decrease/lessen the increase in intraocular pressure caused by succinylcholine
*3 mg dTc

*1 mg pancuronium

*? SL admin of nifedipine
what pts do not show increases in intraocular pressure with admin of succinylcholine
pts that are well anesthesized and not straining or coughing
when is succinylcholine CONTRAindicated secondary to increases in intraocular pressure
it is NOT contraindicated for induction unless the anterior chamber of the eye is open (open globe injury)
what is the increased intragastric pressure caused by with admin of succinylcholine
it is d/t fasiculations of abd skeletal muscle
with increased intragastric pressure caused by succinylcholine what is possible
regurge and aspiration
what is the cause of possible regurge and aspiration when there is an increase in intrabdomial pressure caused by succinylcholine
incompetence of the gastroesphageal junction
at what pressure should you NOT ventilate above with increased intragastric pressure secondary to succinylcholine admin
> 20 cm H20
pts who are pregnant, have abdomen distened by acites, have bowel obstruction or a hiatal hernia should be mask ventilated at what
< 15-20 cm H20
what pts should be mask ventilated at less than 15-20 cm H20
pts who are pregnant, of have distension of abd by ascites or have bowel obstruction or a hiatal hernia
which NMB agent has the potential to INCREASE intracranial pressure
succinylcholine
a possible increase in intracranial pressure with succinylcholine can be attenuated when
after pretreatment of NON-depolarizing NMB
what is masseter muscle spasm
it is a frequent response to succinylcholine but can NOT be used to establish a dx of MH
what may be an EARLY indicator of malignant hyperthermia
masseter muscle spasm
is there an indication for a change to "non-triggering" anesthetics in the presence of isolated masseter spasm
NO
is succinylcholine a trigger for malignant hyperthermia
YES

along with VA
what is malignant hyperthermia
a genetic defect in the reuptake of Ca from the sarcoplasmic retiuculum
masseter muscle spasm may be what kind of response
may be an EARLY sign of malignant hyperthermia or NORMAL s/e in children
when may succinylcholine be prolonged
in pts with plasmacholinesterase insufficiency (atypical pseudocholinesterase)

*esp HOMOzygous type
what should ALWAYS be done before following succinycholine with a NON-depolarizing NMB
perform TOF
extrajunctional Ach receptor up regulation occurs with what condition
neuromuscular dz
pts with neuromuscular dz have what response to Ach
exaggerated hyperkalemic response
what is a complication that can occur secondary to up-regulation and exaggerated hyperkalemic response to succinylcholine
cardiac arrest
prior to RSI with succinylcholine what can be done with a NON-depolarizer
a defasciulating dose can be given
when is a defasciculating dose given
2 min before succinylcholine
a defasciculating dose has what effects
*attenuates increases in intragastric and intracranial pressure

*minimizes the incidence of fasiciculations
if a pt is resistant to succinylcholine how should the succinylcholine dose be adjusted and how may this alter the kinetics
*the dose should be doubled

*may slow the onset
after admin of succinylcholine what should be given for maintenance
a NON-depolarizing muscle relaxant
what should be done after admin of succinylcholine BEFORE admin of a NON-depolarizing muscle relaxant
check for neuromuscular function with a twitch monitor to id pseudocholinesterase deficiencies
what is tetanic stimulation like with a phase 1 block
NO fade
what is tetanic stimulation like with phase 2 blocks
fade is present
what is post-tetanic stimulation like with phase 1 blocks
there is NONE
is post-tetanic stimulatin present with phase 2 blocks
YES
is train of four present with phase 1 blocks
NO
what is train of four like with phase 2 blocks
marked fade
what is the train of four ratio for phase 1 blocks
> 0.7
what is the train of four ratio for phase 2 blocks
< 0.4
what does edrophonium do to phase 1 blocks
AUGMENTS
what does edrophonium do to phase 2 blocks
ANTGONIZES
what is the recovery like with phase 1 blocks
RAPID
what is the recovery like with phase 2 blocks
increasingly PROLONGED
what are the dose requirements (mg/kg) for a phase 1 block
2-3
what are the dose requirements (mg/kg) for a phase 2 block
<6
does tachyphylaxis occur with a phase 1 block
NO
does tachyphylaxis occur with a phase 2 block
YES
when can succinylcholine be given after a NON-depolarizer is reversed with a cholinesterase inhibitor
it should NOT

-it should be AVOIDED if possible after reversal of NDMB with CI
neostigmine and pyridostigmine are what class of drugs
cholinesterase inhibtors
the isoquinoline NDMB consist of what kind of "backbone"
isoquinoline with an ester bridge
what is the original isoquinoline
curarae
isoquiolines as a class tend to do what
release histamine
the ester bridge of the isoquinolines is degredated how
by plasma esterases
a histamine release is manifested how clinically
by a decrease in BP
what is the "function" of the ester bridge
to "spread" out the 2 isoquinolines in the molecule
what houses the ammonium molecule in the isoquinolines
the isoquinoline itself
what are the 2 classes of the NON-depolarizing muscle relaxants
1-aminosteriodals

2-isoquinolines
the aminosteriodals the distance is maintained by what
an androstane skeleton
with the benzylisoquinolinium series the distance is maintained by what
linear diester-containing chains OR in the case of curare benzyl ethers
isoquinoline DIESTER linkage is seen with what drugs
*mivacurium

*doxacurium
is a NMB necessary for tracheal intubation
NO

-they just FACLITATE it (create optimal conditions)
what type of muscle has MORE ablilty to contract and MORE ability to resist NMB
striated
the higher the Ach receptor count in the muscle the (lesser or greater) the amt of NMB required
GREATER
when can a NMB be reversed
not until a degree of spontaneous recovery has occured
what are the other names for curare
*d-Tubocurarine

*dTc
what is the intubation dose for curarae
0.6 mg/kg
what is the onset to max block with curare
5.7 min

(long)
what is the duration of action with curare
81 min
is curare classified as short, intermediate or long acting
LONG
which NMB is a ganglionic blocker
curare
does curare cause histamine release
YES--significant
what is the trade name for atracurium
tracrium
what is the intubating dose for atracurium
0.5 mg/kg
what is the onset to max block with atracurium
3.2 min
what is the duration of action with atracurium
46 min
is atracurium considered short, intermediate or long acting
INTERMEDIATE
what type of renal and hepatic metabolism does atracurium have
NONE
what are the metabolic routes of atracurium
*hoffman elimination

*ester hydrolysis
does atracurium have histamine release
YES in larger doses
does atracurium have any metabolic byproducts
YES--laudanosine
what is the trade name for cis-atracurium
Nimbex
what is the intubation dose for cis-atracurium
.15-.4 mg/kg
what is the onset to max block with cis-atracurium
7.7-1.9 min
what is the duration of action with cis-atracurium
46-91 mins
is cis-atracurium short, intermediate or long acting
INTERMEDIATE/SHORT
what type of renal/hepatic metabolism does cis-atracurium have
NONE
what are the metabolic routes for cisatracurium
*hoffman elimination

*ester hydrolysis
does cis-atracurium have histamine release
NO
what is the trade name for doxacurium
Nuromax
what is the intubation dose for doxacurium
0.04-0.06 mg/kg
what is the onset to max block with doxacrium
7.6-4.4 min
what is the duration of action with doxacurium
77-123 min
what is doxacurium classified as short, intermediate or long acting
LONG
what CV side effects does doxacurium have
MINIMAL
what is the metabolism of doxacurium
excreted 70% unchanged in the urine, also excreted in bile
what are the metabolites of doxacurium
NO active metabolites
what is the trade name of mivacurium
MIVACRON
what is the intubation dosage of mivacurium
0.15-0.25 mg/kg
what is the onset to max block with mivacurium
3.3-2.1 min
what is the duration of action with mivacurium
14.5-21 min
what is mivacurium classified as short, intermediate or long acting
INTERMEDIATE/SHORT
which isoquinoline is the closest to succinylcholine in DOA and recovery
mivacurium
how is mivacurium metabolized
by plasma cholinesterase
is mivacurium reversed by anticholinesterases
YES
what is the ED95 under N20/O2 for d-tubocurare
0.5
what is the ED95 under N20/O2 for doxacurium
0.025
what is the ED95 under N20/O2 for atracurium
0.23
what is the ED95 under N20/O2 for cis-atracurium
0.05
what is the ED95 under N20/O2 for mivacurium
0.08
what is the supplemental dose after intubation for d-Tubocurare
0.1
what is the supplemental dose after intubation for doxacurium
0.005-0.01
what is the supplemental dose after intubation for atracurium
0.1
what is the supplemental dose after intubation for cis-atracurium
0.02
what is the supplemental dose after intubation for mivacurium
0.05
what is the dosage for relaxation with N20 for d-Tubocurare
0.3
what is the dosage for relaxation with N20 for doxacurium
0.02
what is the dosage for relaxation with N20 for atracurium
0.3
what is the dosage for relaxation with N20 for cis-atracurium
0.05
what is the dosage for relaxation with N20 for mivacurium
0.1
what is the dosage for relaxation with VAA for d-Tubocurare
0.15
what is the dosage for relaxation with VAA for doxacurium
0.02
what is the dosage for relaxation with VAA for atracurium
0.15
what is the dosage for relaxation with VAA for cis-atracurium
0.04
what is the dosage for relaxation with VAA for mivacurium
0.08
what should be done to limit the duration of action
avoid excessive dosing
intubation dose is how many times ED 95
2 (3)
an intubating dose approximates to what of ED50
4 x
the lowest possible maintenance dose is guided by what
peripheral nerve stimulator
what should be avoided with a maintenance dosage
abolishing twitch or TOF
what is the bolus amt for a INTERMEDIATE and SHORT acting NDMR
1/4 initial dose
what is the bolus amt for a LONG acting NDMR
1/10 of initial dosage
when should boluses NOT be given
until clear evidence of initiation of recovery from the previous dose is apparent
if you use a NDMR to intubate when approximately will twitches return
in about 30 min
aminosteriodal NDMR have what type of backbone
steriodal
aminosteroidals as a class tend to do what
increase HR
aminosteriodals are metabolized how
primarily liver with some degree of renal excretion
addition of a methyl funtional group to the aminosteriodal base does what
increases potency

(the more methyl groups the more potent)
what is the brand name for pancuronium
Pavulon
what is the intubation dose for pancuronium
.08 - .12

(.1)
what is the onset to max block with pancuronium
4 min
what is the duration of action with pancuronium
100 mins
what is pancuronium classified as short, intermediate or long acting
LONG
what CV side effects does pancuronium have
it is a vagolytic

(causes tachycardia)
does pancuronium have histamine release
NO
which NMB has butyrylcholinesterase-inhibiting properties
pancuronium
what is the trade name for vecuronium
norcuron
what is the intubation dose for vecuronium
0.1 - .2
what is the onset to max block with vecuronium
2.4 min
what is the duration of action with vecuronium
44 min
how is vecuronium classified short, intermediate or long acting
INTERMEDIATE
what kind of CV effects does vecuronium have
MINIMAL CV effects

(NO increase in HR)
does vecuronium have a histamine release
NO
which NMB comes as a lypophilized powder
vecuronium
what is the trade name for pipecuronium
Arduan
what is the intubation dose for pipecuronium
0.08 - .1
what is the onset to max block for pipecuronium
3.6 min
what is the duration of action for pipecuronium
94 min
how is pipecuronium classified short, intermediate or long acting
LONG
what type of CV side effects does pipecuronium have
MINIMAL

(some increase in HR)
what type of excretion does pipecuronium have
urine, bile and liver
what is the trade name for rocuronium
Zemuron
what is the intubation dose for rocuronium
0.6 - 1.2 mg/kg
what is the onset to max block for rocuronium
1.5-2 min
what is the duration of action for rocuronium
30-50 min

(may last longer with 1.2 dosage)
how is rocuronium classified short, intermediate or long acting
INTERMEDIATE
what CV efffects does rocuronium have
some vagolytic action

-increased HR
(minimal compared to pancuronium)
what can be done with NDMR if the intubating dose is doubled
the speed of onset is INCREASED
what is significant about rapacuronium/raplon
it is NO longer on the market d/t bronchospasm
what is the ED95 under N20/02 for pancuronium
0.07
what is the ED95 under N20/02 for vecuronium
0.05
what is the ED95 under N20/02 for rocuronium
0.3
what is the supplemental dose after intubation for pancuronium
0.02
what is the supplemental dose after intubation for vecuronium
0.02
what is the supplemental dose after intubation for rocuronium
0.1
what is the dosage for relaxation with N20 for pancuronium
0.05
what is the dosage for relaxation with N20 for vecuronium
0.05
what is the dosage for relaxation with N20 for rocuronium
0.3
what is the dosage for relaxation with VA for pancuronium
0.03
what is the dosage for relaxation with VA for vecuronium
0.03
what is the dosage for relaxation with VA for rocuronium
0.15
the more potent the NMB the (slower or faster) the onset
SLOWER
the less potent the NMB the (slower or faster) the onset
FASTER
what is the structural difference b/t vecuronium and rocuronium
rocuronium came from vecuronium with a methyl group change
what area of the body has the most rapid onset of NMB
more central areas
what area of the body has slower onset of NMB
peripheral
what area of the body recovers faster from the effects of NMB
central areas
with NMB there is rapid equillbration b/t plasma and what muscles
CENTRAL
where is there greater blood flow per gram of muscle at the diapharam or larynx or at the adductor pollicus
the diaphragm or larynx
onset of NMB occurs when compared to a block in the adductor pollicus
1-2 min earlier
what muscle correlates with the diaphragm and the abd rectus
orbicularis oculi
what muscle correlates with the peripheral muscles
the adductor pollicus
what muscles are "easily" paralyzed muscles
peripheral muscles
if a NMB is given to an awake pt what would the pt experience
*1st thing would be diff focusing
*mandibular muscle weakness
*ptosis, diplopia
*dysphagia
*hearing becomes more acute
*NO change in LOC
when a NMB is given to an awake pt the change that occurs with hearing occurs why
hearing becomes MORE acute d/t relaxation of the small muscles of the ear
does mivacurium release histamine
YES