Succinylcholine Flashcards
1
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Succinylcholine
Classification -
- ___
- ___
A
Succinylcholine
Classification -
- Paralytic.
- Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker.
2
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Succinylcholine
Action -
- ___
- ___
- ___
A
Succinylcholine
Action -
- Prolongs depolarization of the muscle end plate.
- Induces skeletal muscle relaxation causing onset of flaccid paralysis in less than one minute.
- Has no effect on consciousness, pain threshold or cerebration.
3
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Succinylcholine
Onset of Action -
- IV/IO: ___
- IM: ___
A
Succinylcholine
Onset of Action -
- IV/IO: 30-60 seconds.
- IM: 2-3 minutes.
4
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Succinylcholine
Duration of Action -
- ___
A
Succinylcholine
Duration of Action -
- 4-10 minutes.
5
Q
Succinylcholine
Indication -
- ___
A
Succinylcholine
Indication -
- To facilitate endotracheal intubation in patients with an intact gag reflex.
6
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Succinylcholine
Contraindication -
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A
Succinylcholine
Contraindication -
- Known hypersensitivity.
- Acute glaucoma, penetrating eye injuries.
- Suspected hyperkalemia.
- Twenty-four hours or more post burn.
- Seven day sor more post Crush Injury Syndrome.
7
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Succinylcholine
Use With Caution -
- ___
- ___
A
Succinylcholine
Use With Caution -
- Changes in cardiac rhythm may result from vagal stimulation.
- In patients with possible increased ICP.
8
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Succinylcholine
Dosage and Administration -
- Adult: ___
A
Succinylcholine
Dosage and Administration -
- Adult: 1.5 mg/kg IV/IO. May use IM if IV/IO is unattainable; double the IV/IO dose.
9
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Succinylcholine
Adverse Reaction -
- _(list of nine)_
- ___
A
Succinylcholine
Adverse Reaction -
- Prolonged muscle relaxation, Prolonged respiratory depression or apnea, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Hypertension, Hypotension, Arrhythmias, Excessive salivation.
- Potential increase in ICP with second and third doses.
10
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Succinylcholine
Dosage and Administration -
- Pediatric: ___
A
Succinylcholine
Dosage and Administration -
- Pediatric: 2 mg/kg IV/IO.
