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succinylcholine and Brain Injuries, Traumatic

succinylcholine has been researched along with Brain Injuries, Traumatic in 1 studies

Succinylcholine: A quaternary skeletal muscle relaxant usually used in the form of its bromide, chloride, or iodide. It is a depolarizing relaxant, acting in about 30 seconds and with a duration of effect averaging three to five minutes. Succinylcholine is used in surgical, anesthetic, and other procedures in which a brief period of muscle relaxation is called for.
succinylcholine : A quaternary ammonium ion that is the bis-choline ester of succinic acid.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic: A form of acquired brain injury which occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Rocuronium, when dosed appropriately, provides neuromuscular blockade as quickly and effectively as succinylcholine but was previously avoided due to its prolonged duration of action which precluded neurologic examination."3.01Traumatic brain injury and RSI is rocuronium or succinylcholine preferred? ( Dao, AQ; Kuza, C; Mohapatra, S; Moon, TS, 2023)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (100.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dao, AQ1
Mohapatra, S1
Kuza, C1
Moon, TS1

Reviews

1 review available for succinylcholine and Brain Injuries, Traumatic

ArticleYear
Traumatic brain injury and RSI is rocuronium or succinylcholine preferred?
    Current opinion in anaesthesiology, 2023, Apr-01, Volume: 36, Issue:2

    Topics: Androstanols; Brain Injuries, Traumatic; Humans; Intubation, Intratracheal; Neuromuscular Depolarizi

2023