Neuromuscular blocker of choice in real failure:
Correct Answer: Atracurium
Description: Ans: A (Atracurium) Ref: Ajay Yadav's Short Textbook of Anaesthesia, 1st ed. Pg 89.Explanation:AtracuriumIt has a unique method of degradationIts metabolism is independent of hepatic and renal functionsIt undergoes HOFFMAN DEGREDATION (95%) and ester hydrolysis (5%) in plasmaSystemic effects,CVS: Can cause hypotension because of histamine releaseResp: Can cause Bronchospasm due to histamine releaseCNS: At higher doses, its metabolic product Laudanosine can precipitate convulsionsAllergic reactions from pruritic rash to angioedema can occurUsesAtracurium is relaxant of choice inHepatic failureRenal failureMyasthenia gravis
Category:
Anaesthesia
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now