Succinylcholine Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Neuromuscular blocker
1
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant
2
Q
Indications
A
Facilitate tracheal intubation by providing skeletal muscle relaxation (specifically jaw)
3
Q
Contraindications
A
Hx of malignant hyperthermia or skeletal muscle myopathies
Plasma psuedocholinesterase
Allergy
Glaucoma
Actue phase of injury following major burns, multiple trauma, extensive denervation of skeletal muscle or upper motor neuron injury
4
Q
Adult Dose
A
1 mg/kg IV
No redosing
5
Q
Pediatric Dose
A
Refer to length/weight based tape
5
Q
Duration
A
6 minutes
