Succinylcholine

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Contraindications

  1. Hyperkalemia
  2. Preexisting hyperkalemia
  3. Burns >5d old
  4. Crush injury >5d old
  5. Severe infection >5d old
  6. Neuromuscular diseases, myopathies
  7. History of malignant hyperthermia

Note: in MG theoretically need increased dose

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli
  • Levitan, R. Annals of EM. Vol 45, Issue 2. Safety of succinylcholine in myasthenia gravis.
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