Accidental epidural administration of succinylcholine.
We report a case of accidental epidural of succinylcholine injection. A prolonged onset and a longer duration of neuromuscular blockade were observed compared with IV administration. No neurological or cardiovascular side effects or other symptoms of local or systemic toxicity were observed.
Sofianou
Anta
A
Department of Anaesthesia, General Hospital and Trauma Center of KAT, Athens, Greece.
Anta
Sofianou
S
Chatzieleftheriou
Athanasios
A
Athanasios
Chatzieleftheriou
C
Mavrommati
Panorea
P
Panorea
Mavrommati
M
Velmachou
Kyriaki
K
Kyriaki
Velmachou
V
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007268:Injections, Epidural; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
D013390:Succinylcholine