Sux 12356

Question 0

Sux - Action (2)

Answer 0

• Binds w/ cholinergic receptors on skeletal muscle (and diaphgram) fibers that depolarizes it and causes fasciculations
• Releases Histamine

Question 1

Sux - Class (1)

Answer 1

• neuromuscular blocker (ACh depolarizing)

Question 2

Sux - Indications (3)

Answer 2

• Facilitate RSI
• Terminating Laryngospasms
• Muscle Relaxant

Question 3

Sux - Contraindications (5)

Answer 3

• Hx of malignant hyperthermia
• skeletal muscle myopathies
• airway anatomy makes intubation unlikely
• hypersensitivity
• Acute Rhabdomyolysis (Cell membrane blocked from K uptake)

Question 4

Sux - Side Effects (6)

Answer 4

• Initial muscle fasciculation
• malignant hyperthermia
• may exacerbate hyper K in post trauma crush injury, burn and paralyzed limb
• excessive salivation
• hypotension
• bradycardia