competitive antagonist and bind to the Nm receptors to prevent AcH from combining therefore muscles will not contract
define depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents
agonists that bind to the Nm receptor and initiate a massive depolarization of the muscle which then sends the muscle into a prolonged refractory period
what are the indications for the use of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents?
muscle relaxation
what are the indications for the use of depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents?
muscle contraction
compare and contrast the use of barbiturates and benzodiazepines
benzos have the advantage of a decreased risk of dependency and potential respiratory depression compared to barbiturates
distinguish between general anesthesia and regional/local anesthesia
general is system while regional/local is a certain area only
define conscious sedation
pt is conscious still but feels no pain
what is the area of concern for the RCP when a patient is receiving NMBAs?
severely depressed ventilation, pt will still be medically alert
what is the area of concern for the RCP when a patient is receiving narcotic analgesic
relaxes the patient for decreased pain perception by interrupting nerve transmission