Dosage for succinylcholine

There are several contraindications to the use of succinylcholine. Patient-related contraindications, history of: Malignant hyperpyrexia; Anaphylaxis to succinylcholine; Succinylcholine apnoea; Remember that these conditions may also be triggered by using succinylcholine for the first time. Clinical contraindications:

Dosage. The IV dose of succinylcholine is 0.5-0.75 mg/kg (up to 1 mg/kg) for adults with an onset time of 30 to 60 seconds. In obese patients, succinylcholine should be dosed based on total body weight, secondary to an increased volume of distribution and increased pseudocholinesterase activity. The intramuscular dose of succinylcholine is 4-5

List of Neuromuscular blocking agents ; Anectine succinylcholine ; Zemuron rocuronium ; Quelicin succinylcholine ; Nuromax doxacurium ; Nimbex cisatracurium

intubated) with 450mg of succinylcholine. The anesthesia Resistance to succinylcholine in myasthenia gravis: a dose-response study.

Detailed Succinylcholine dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Anesthesia; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.

Succinylcholine belongs to a class of medication known as depolarizing neuromuscular blockers. Succinylcholine temporarily paralyzes the skeletal muscles

Detailed Succinylcholine dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Anesthesia; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.

Dosage; Warnings; Side effects; Brand names; Uses for succinylcholine. Succinylcholine injection is used before and during surgery to provide muscle relaxation and make intubation easier. This medicine must be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor. Before using succinylcholine

dose of succinylcholine. Finally, repeat doses of succinylcholine A comparison of succinylcholine and rocuronium for rapid-sequence intubation