MASSETER SPASM FOLLOWING INTRAVENOUS SUXAMETHONIUM

MASSETER SPASM FOLLOWING INTRAVENOUS SUXAMETHONIUM

An abnormal response to suxamethonium is reported. Masseter spasm followed intravenous administration of the drug, and was associated with an elevated serum creatine phosphokinase at rest. The implications of the reaction are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of anaesthesia : BJA 1973-07, Vol.45 (7), p.759-760
1. Verfasser: BARNES, P.K.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An abnormal response to suxamethonium is reported. Masseter spasm followed intravenous administration of the drug, and was associated with an elevated serum creatine phosphokinase at rest. The implications of the reaction are discussed.
ISSN:0007-0912
1471-6771
DOI:10.1093/bja/45.7.759