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Would you use succinylcholine for a arthroscopic shoulder surgery?
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Certain procedures: Certain procedures are better accomplished with muscle relaxation provided by succinylcholine.
Answered 4/24/2014
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No i would not,: Succinylcholine is associated with too many side effects, some bothersome some lethal, and is too short acting. There are other better muscle relaxants available if necessary.
Answered 4/24/2014
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