Succinylcholine

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Neuromuscular blocker

Question 1

Mechanism of Action

Answer 1

Depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Facilitate tracheal intubation by providing skeletal muscle relaxation (specifically jaw)

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Hx of malignant hyperthermia or skeletal muscle myopathies

Plasma psuedocholinesterase

Allergy

Glaucoma

Actue phase of injury following major burns, multiple trauma, extensive denervation of skeletal muscle or upper motor neuron injury

Question 4

Adult Dose

Answer 4

1 mg/kg IV

No redosing

Question 5

Pediatric Dose

Answer 5

Refer to length/weight based tape

Question 5

Duration

Answer 5

6 minutes