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Succinylcholine

  1. Class
    Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
  2. Pharmacology and Actions
    Succinylcholine is an ultra short acting neuromuscular blocker with high affinity for Ach receptor sites
  3. Indications
    Facilitated endotracheal intubation
  4. Contraindications
    • - Family hisory of magilnant hyperthermia
    • - Glaucoma
    • - Dehydration
    • - Liver Disease
  5. Precautions and Side Effects
    • Bradycardia
    • Tachycardia
    • Hypotension
    • Hypertension
    • Respiratory Depression
    • Sinus Arrest
  6. Dosage (Adult)
    1.0 - 1.5 mg/kg IV/IM
  7. Dosage (Pedi)
    1-2mg/kg IV/IM
Author
dunks406
ID
20132
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Succinylcholine
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Succinylcholine
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