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succinylcholine and Muscle Weakness

succinylcholine has been researched along with Muscle Weakness in 4 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.

Muscle Weakness: A vague complaint of debility, fatigue, or exhaustion attributable to weakness of various muscles. The weakness can be characterized as subacute or chronic, often progressive, and is a manifestation of many muscle and neuromuscular diseases. (From Wyngaarden et al., Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 19th ed, p2251)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Succinylcholine administration is associated with hyperkalemia in patients with a variety of medical conditions, including many neuromuscular disorders."7.78Succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia in a patient with multiple sclerosis. ( Brown, DF; Levine, M, 2012)
"Succinylcholine administration is associated with hyperkalemia in patients with a variety of medical conditions, including many neuromuscular disorders."3.78Succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia in a patient with multiple sclerosis. ( Brown, DF; Levine, M, 2012)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (25.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (75.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Garcia-Quintero, PE1
Suthar, R1
Suraci, NP1
Hasty, FE1
Dewhirst, E1
Tobias, JD1
Martin, DP1
Levine, M1
Brown, DF1
ANDERSON, HJ1
CHURCHILL-DAVIDSON, HC1
RICHARDSON, AT1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Does the Choice of Administration Sequence of Propofol and Remifentanil Affect the ED50 and ED95 of Rocuronium for Rapid Sequence Induction of Anesthesia?[NCT02709473]Phase 484 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-03-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for succinylcholine and Muscle Weakness

ArticleYear
Propofol and remifentanil for rapid sequence intubation in a pediatric patient at risk for aspiration with elevated intracranial pressure.
    Pediatric emergency care, 2013, Volume: 29, Issue:11

    Topics: Anesthesia, Inhalation; Child; Contraindications; Deep Sedation; Emergencies; Headache; Humans; Hypn

2013

Other Studies

3 other studies available for succinylcholine and Muscle Weakness

ArticleYear
Flouride induced muscle weakness: A general anesthesia escape plan!
    Journal of clinical anesthesia, 2019, Volume: 52

    Topics: Adult; Anesthesia, General; Anesthetics, Intravenous; Anesthetics, Local; Female; Fentanyl; Fluoride

2019
Succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia in a patient with multiple sclerosis.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2012, Volume: 43, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Dyspnea; Female; Humans; Hyperkalemia; Intubation, Intratracheal; Multiple Sclerosis; Muscle

2012
Bronchial neoplasm with myasthenia; prolonged apnoea after administration of succinylcholine.
    Lancet (London, England), 1953, Dec-19, Volume: 265, Issue:6799

    Topics: Apnea; Bronchial Neoplasms; Disease; Humans; Lung Neoplasms; Muscle Weakness; Muscles; Muscular Dise

1953