Succinylcholine Flashcards
1
Q
Succinylcholine side effects
A
Bradycardia Malignant hyperthermia Tachycardia Hypo/hypertension Respiratory depression Sinus arrest
2
Q
Succinylcholine class
A
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
3
Q
Succinylcholine dose
A
Adult
-1.0 – 1.5mg/kg IV/IM
Pediatrics
-1 – 2mg/kg IV/IM
4
Q
Succinylcholine contraindication
A
Family history of malignant hyperthermia Glaucoma Penetrating eye trauma Liver disease Significant burns older than 24 hours
5
Q
Succinylcholine action
A
Succinylcholine as an ultra short acting neuromuscular blocker with a high affinity for Ach receptor sites
6
Q
Succinylcholine indication
A
Facilitated endotracheal intubation
