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NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKERS - Coggle Diagram
NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKERS
Mechanism of action
The neuromuscular junction at nicotinic receptors
Thus decreasing skeletal muscle tone
Block transmission through
Route of administration
Intravenous
Intramuscular
Oral
Contraindications
Malignant hyperthemia
Skeletal muscle myopathy
Neuromuscular disorders
Hyperkalemia
Nursing considerations
Pain and activity level
Assess neurological status
Assess the presence of mentioned contraindications
Cardiopulmonary status
Side effects
Cardiac arrest
Arrhythmias
Bradaycardia
Acute rhabdomylolysis
Indications
Asynchrony between patient and ventilator
Used in controlled ventilation
Peripheral nerve stimulation
Facilitate endotracheal intubation