Yes: In case of emergency anesthesiologist needs to know that you have pseudocholinestarase deficiency to avoid certain medications ( succinylcholine ).
Answered 3/25/2013
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Yes: Pseudocholinesterase deficiency is a genetic condition affecting the body's ability to get rid of succinylcholine (sux), a muscle relaxant commonly used during general anesthesia. If you receive sux the muscle paralysis is prolonged requiring a ventilator to assist breathing. Having this info on an alert bracelet is important since in an emergency you may not be able to inform the anesth doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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WOULD AGREE: This is valuable in case you are hospitalized or require surgery, especially if neuro-muscular blockade is needed. Would not be concerned regarding the epilepsy, as unlikely you would normally be using meds which would interfere.
Answered 3/25/2013
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Absolutely!: In the event of a medical emergency where you are unable to provide this information to your healthcare provider, you could be administer drugs which require pseudocholinesterase for breakdown (in particular, succinylcholine). These drugs can easily be avoided if your condition is known in advance and reduce the risk of complications.
Answered 5/9/2016
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