Succinylcholine Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
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Normal dose

A

0.5-1.5 mg/kg

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2
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Laryngospasm dose

A

20 mg IV

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3
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Onset

A

1 minute

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4
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Duration

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5-15 minutes (dose dependent)

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5
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Metabolism

A

Hydrolysis by butyrylcholinesterase (pseucholinesterase or plasmacholinesterase) occurs in the plasma

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