Succinylcholine

Question 1

Succinylcholine Trade Name

Answer 1

Anectine

Question 2

Succinylcholine Classfication

Answer 2

Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker

Question 3

Succinylcholine Mechanism

Answer 3

combines with cholinergic receptors at the motor nerves to cause depolarization, thus blocking acetylcholine and inhibiting neuromuscular transmission.

Question 4

Succinylcholine Indications

Answer 4

Paralysis for RSI

Question 5

Succinylcholine Contraindications

Answer 5

-Hypersensitivity
-Narrow angle glaucoma
-Penetrating eye trauma
Avoid in patients with burns >24 hours old,
chronic neuromuscular disease (e.g., muscular
dystrophy), ESRD, crush injury, or other situation in which
hyperkalemia is likely. History of malignant Hyperthermia.

Question 6

Succinylcholine Side Effects/Precautions

Answer 6

• Malignant hyperthermia
• Hyperkalemia
• Dysrhythmia
• Fasciculations
• Prolonged muscle rigidity
• Rhabdomyolysis
• Kidney Injury

Question 7

Succinylcholine Adult Dose

Answer 7

1.5 mg/kg

Question 8

Succinylcholine Pediatric Dose

Answer 8

1.5 mg/kg

Question 9

Succinylcholine Onset of Action

Answer 9

~1 minute

Question 10

Succinylcholine Duration of Action

Answer 10

5 - 10 minutes

Question 11

Succinylcholine Max Dose Adult/Pediatric

Answer 11

200mg for adults. 75mg for pediatric.

Question 12

Succinylcholine Routes of Administration

Answer 12

IV/IO

Question 13

Succinylcholine How Supplied

Answer 13

20mg/ml vials and prefilled syringes