Repeated administration of suxamethonium in a patient with atypical plasma cholinesterase.
The response to a range of small doses of suxamethonium was evaluated in a patient with an atypical plasma cholinesterase who required a course of electroconvulsive therapy. A dose of 0.05-0.1 mg/kg of suxamethonium is suggested as a suitable test dose in patients suspected of having an atypical plasma cholinesterase.
D000758:Anesthesia; D002802:Cholinesterases / Q000097:blood*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D002802:Cholinesterases; D013390:Succinylcholine