Succinyl Choline (Suxamethonium)

A great drug of choice for paralysis in RSI, but carries it's own list of side-effects and C/I.

Dose: 1.5 mg/kg IV

Side Efects (BAHAMAS)

Bronchospasm
Anaphylaxis
Hyperkalemia
Arrythmias (Brady and Tachy)
Malignant Hyperthermia
Apnea (especially in inadequate pseudo-cholinesterase)
Secretions (Salivation)

Contraindications (CNBC Eye)

Crush Injuries
Neurological: Spinal Cord Injury, Myotonic dystrophy
Burns
Chronic Renal Failure
Eye (Penetrating injury of the eye)

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