Stability of pseudocholinesterase in stored blood.
No significant change in pseudocholinesterase levels was observed in random specimens of whole blood stored for as long as 30 days. Levels in plasma anticoagulated with heparin or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid declined only slightly. Therefore, massive transfusions do not contraindicate succinylcholine administration.
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000494:pharmacology; D001793:Blood Preservation; D002091:Butyrylcholinesterase / Q000097:blood*; D002802:Cholinesterases / Q000097:blood*; D004355:Drug Stability; D006801:Humans
D000925:Anticoagulants; D002091:Butyrylcholinesterase; D002802:Cholinesterases