Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker

SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) / DEPOLARIZING NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER

Succinylcholine is an ultra-short acting depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) / DEPOLARIZING NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER Indications

Facilitated endotracheal intubation
SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) / DEPOLARIZING NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER Contraindications
- 1. Family history of malignant hyperthermia
- 2. Penetrating eye injury
- 3. Narrow angle glaucoma
SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) / DEPOLARIZING NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER Precautions
- 1. Severe burn or crush injury
- 2. Spinal cord injury
SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) / DEPOLARIZING NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER Dosage/Route

1 - 1.5 mg/kg IV/IM

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Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker

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JHPC Medic 11

Updated

2010-06-02T06:45:32Z

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