NMBs

Question 1

A tidal volume of 6 mL/kg is possible when no more than ___% of the receptors are blocked

Answer 1

80

Question 2

A vital capacity that exceeds 20 mL/kg is possible when no more than ___% of the receptors are blocked

Answer 2

70

Question 3

4/4 twitches without fade is possible when no more than ___% of the receptors are blocked

Answer 3

70-75

Question 4

An inspiration force better than -40cmH2O is possible when no more than ___% of the receptors are blocked

Answer 4

50

Question 5

The best place to measure the onset of blockade is?

Answer 5

Muscle: orbicularis oculi (closes eyelid) or corrugator supercilii (eyebrow twitch)

Nerve: Facial n.

Question 6

The best place to measure recovery blockade?

Answer 6

Muscle: adductor pollicis (thumb adduction) or flexor hallucis (big toe flexion)

Nerve: ulnar n. Or posterior tibial n.

Question 7

What key drugs reduce pseudocholinesterase activity?

Answer 7

Metoclopramide
Esmolol
Neostigmine

Question 8

What dose of calcium chloride should be administered to a child with succ induced hyperkalemia?

Answer 8

20mg/kg