Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed


LOs

BT_GS 1.36 Describe the pharmacokinetics of neuromuscular blocking agents


Past SAQs

2004.1, 1999.2 Outline factors determining speed of onset of neuromuscular blocking agents.


2003.1 Describe the onset and offset of neuromuscular block at the diaphragm, larynx and adductor pollicis after administration of 2.5 x ED95 dose of vecuronium. Comment on the differences observed. What are the clinical implications of these differences?



Muscle Relaxant Pharmacokinetics