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succinylcholine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

succinylcholine has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy 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.

Hepatic Encephalopathy: A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Pollard, RJ1
Sidi, A1
Gibby, GL1
Lobato, EB1
Gabrielli, A1

Reviews

1 review available for succinylcholine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Aortic stenosis with end-stage liver disease: prioritizing surgical and anesthetic therapies.
    Journal of clinical anesthesia, 1998, Volume: 10, Issue:3

    Topics: Anesthesia, General; Anesthetics, Inhalation; Anesthetics, Intravenous; Aortic Valve Stenosis; Blood

1998