Succinylcholine Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Neuromuscular blocker (polarizing )
2
Q
Action
A
Paralyzed skeletal muscles
3
Q
Indication
A
RSI
4
Q
Contraindication
A
Known hypersensitivity
5
Q
Duration of action
A
Paralysis occurs in 1 min and can last 5 min
6
Q
Adverse reaction
A
Hypotension /bradycardia/cardiac arrest
7
Q
Dose
A
1-2 mg/kg
8
Q
Route
A
Iv
9
Q
Peds
A
1-1.5 mg/kg
10
Q
Succinylcholine
A
Anectine
