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succinylcholine and Heroin Abuse

succinylcholine has been researched along with Heroin Abuse 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
"Cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia is a known complication of succinylcholine administration in patients with neuromuscular disease, extensive burns, and prolonged immobility."7.70Cardiac arrest due to succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia in a patient with wound botulism. ( Chakravarty, EF; Jensen, WA; Kagawa, FT; Kirsch, CM, 2000)
"Cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia is a known complication of succinylcholine administration in patients with neuromuscular disease, extensive burns, and prolonged immobility."3.70Cardiac arrest due to succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia in a patient with wound botulism. ( Chakravarty, EF; Jensen, WA; Kagawa, FT; Kirsch, CM, 2000)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chakravarty, EF1
Kirsch, CM1
Jensen, WA1
Kagawa, FT1

Other Studies

1 other study available for succinylcholine and Heroin Abuse

ArticleYear
Cardiac arrest due to succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia in a patient with wound botulism.
    Journal of clinical anesthesia, 2000, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Botulism; Heart Arrest; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Hyperkalemia; Male; Neuromuscular Depolari

2000