Paralytic

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

• Drug Assisted Intubation.

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