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* Do not administer to patients with Hx of HYPERKALEMIA, RHABDOMYOLYSIS, Severe Burns and Malignant hyperthermia. (i.e. peaked T waves, kidney insufficiency, renal failure, acidosis, crush injuries.)
 
* Do not administer to patients with Hx of HYPERKALEMIA, RHABDOMYOLYSIS, Severe Burns and Malignant hyperthermia. (i.e. peaked T waves, kidney insufficiency, renal failure, acidosis, crush injuries.)
 
'''DOSAGE'''
 
'''DOSAGE'''
* 0.3-1.1 mg/kg intravenously (IV) for 1 dose
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* 1.5 mg/kg intravenously (IV) for 1 dose
 
* Maintenance for Prolonged Procedures - 0.04-0.07 mg/kg intravenously (IV) every 5-10 minutes as needed
 
* Maintenance for Prolonged Procedures - 0.04-0.07 mg/kg intravenously (IV) every 5-10 minutes as needed
  
 
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[[Category:Medication Guidelines|0819]]

Latest revision as of 07:10, 13 September 2019

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

8.18 PARALYTIC

Succinycholine

DESCRIPTION

  • A skeletal muscle relaxant for intravenous (IV) administration indicated as an adjunct to general anesthesia, to facilitate tracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.

INDICATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Do not administer to patients with Hx of HYPERKALEMIA, RHABDOMYOLYSIS, Severe Burns and Malignant hyperthermia. (i.e. peaked T waves, kidney insufficiency, renal failure, acidosis, crush injuries.)

DOSAGE

  • 1.5 mg/kg intravenously (IV) for 1 dose
  • Maintenance for Prolonged Procedures - 0.04-0.07 mg/kg intravenously (IV) every 5-10 minutes as needed