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succinylcholine and Cretinism

succinylcholine has been researched along with Cretinism 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A patient, with a history of cretinism, who developed suxamethonium apnoea as a consequence of a reduction in plasma cholinesterase activity secondary to the concurrence of pregnancy and liver dysfunction associated with pre-eclampsia is reported."1.27Suxamethonium apnoea associated with pregnancy and liver dysfunction in a treated cretin. ( Britten, JJ; Ferguson, A; Perriss, BW; Whittaker, M, 1983)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ferguson, A1
Whittaker, M1
Britten, JJ1
Perriss, BW1

Other Studies

1 other study available for succinylcholine and Cretinism

ArticleYear
Suxamethonium apnoea associated with pregnancy and liver dysfunction in a treated cretin.
    Anaesthesia, 1983, Volume: 38, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anesthesia, Obstetrical; Apnea; Cesarean Section; Cholinesterases; Congenital Hypothyroidism;

1983