Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (NMBAs)

Updated on November 8, 2024 Overview NMBAs facilitate intubation, mechanical ventilation, and surgical relaxation. Categories of NMBAs CategoryExamplesDepolarizingSuccinylcholineNon-depolarizingAtracurium, Cisatracurium, Rocuronium, Vecuronium AgentED 95 (mg/kg)Intubating Dose (mg/kg)Onset (minDuration to 25% recovery (min)Intra-op maintenanceMetabolism and ExcretionSuccinylcholine0.311 – 1.5 min6 – 8 minRarely donePlasma cholinesteraseRocuronium0.30.6 (RSI 1.2)1.5 – 2 (RSI 1)30 – 40 (RSI > 60)0.1 – 2...

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Jeffrey Kalei
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