Effect of stretch exercises on suxamethonium induced fasciculations and myalgia.
Muscle fasciculations and pain following the administration of suxamethonium were assessed in a group of patients who performed a series of stretch exercises approximately 1 h before operation. Comparison was made with a group who received suxamethonium but no pretreatment. Fasciculations were significantly reduced in the exercised group, and the incidence of muscle pain decreased from 52% in the untreated group to 12% in the exercised group. A significant relationship was shown between the severity of visible fasciculations and muscle pain.
D000328:Adult; D005207:Fasciculation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010146:Pain / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013390:Succinylcholine