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BLOCK PARTY: NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKERS (PARALYTICS) FOR THE SEE/NCE │ EP116
Description
Neuromuscular blockers are packed with high-yield SEE/NCE material and knowing the drug names isn’t enough. In this episode, we break down the pharmacology you need to understand so you can apply it to board-style questions and clinical scenarios.
In this episode:
- Depolarizing vs nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade
- Succinylcholine pharmacology, contraindications & major complications
- Rocuronium, vecuronium & cisatracurium
- Pseudocholinesterase deficiency & the dibucaine number
- Factors that potentiate or cause resistance to neuromuscular blockade
- Reversal, residual blockade & high-yield board pearls
This episode is part of our 12-week SEE/NCE podcast series, designed to follow the Atomic Anesthesia SEE/NCE Study Plan week by week.
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