SUCCINYLCHOLINE (Anectine) Flashcards
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SUCCINYLCHOLINE (Anectine)
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Name/Class: SUCCINYLCHOLINE (Anectine)/Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
Description: Succinylcholine is an ultra–short-acting depolarizing neuromuscular blocker.
Indications: Facilitated endotracheal intubation.
Contraindications: Family history of malignant hyperthermia, penetrating eye injury,
narrow-angle glaucoma. Hyperkalemia, Crush Injury, burns over 24 hours, Mystina Gravitas, MS, ALS
Precautions: Severe burns; spinal cord injury;
Dosage/Route: 1 to 1.5 mg/kg IV/IM.
Pedi: 1 to 2 mg/kg IV/IM.
