Is there a use for stabilised human serum in the treatment of Scoline apnoea? A case report.
Prolonged apnoea occurs occasionally after the routine use of suxamethonium chloride (Scoline). A case history is presented where the use of stabilised human serum (SHS) resulted in a dramatic reversal of this problem. Guidelines for the management of this condition with special reference to the use of SHS are discussed.
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Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cape Town.
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D000328:Adult; D001049:Apnea / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy*; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D002802:Cholinesterases / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D002802:Cholinesterases; D013390:Succinylcholine