Cardiac arrest due to succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia in a patient with wound botulism.
Cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia is a known complication of succinylcholine administration in patients with neuromuscular disease, extensive burns, and prolonged immobility. We report a case of hyperkalemic cardiac arrest following the administration of succinylcholine in a patient suffering from wound botulism.
Chakravarty
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Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA 95128, USA.
Kirsch
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Jensen
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Kagawa
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D000328:Adult; D001906:Botulism / Q000150:complications*; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006556:Heroin Dependence; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000139:chemically induced; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000150:complications*
D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents; D013390:Succinylcholine