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.
Department of Anaesthesia, General Hospital and Trauma Center of KAT, Athens, Greece.
Anta
A
Sofianou
Sofianou
S
Anta
Athanasios
A
Chatzieleftheriou
Chatzieleftheriou
C
Athanasios
Panorea
P
Mavrommati
Mavrommati
M
Panorea
Kyriaki
K
Velmachou
Velmachou
V
Kyriaki
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