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Frequency of haemoglobin desaturation with the use of succinylcholine during rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia

Agnes Hayes, Dara S. Breslin, R. K. Mirakhur, J. E. Reid, R OʼHare

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2001 · 53 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

We conclude that use of succinylcholine may not always prevent desaturation if there is a failure to intubate and ventilate during a rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia.

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Critical Hemoglobin Desaturation Will Occur before Return to an Unparalyzed State following 1 mg/kg Intravenous Succinylcholine 

Jonathan L. Benumof, Rachel Dagg, Reuben Benumof · Anesthesiology · 1997 · 330 citations · Full text

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Comparison of rocuronium and suxamethonium for use during rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia

K. C. McCourt, L. Salmela, R. K. Mirakhur et al. · Anaesthesia · 1998 · 146 citations · Full text

Correlation of Succinylcholine Duration of Action with Plasma Cholinesterase Activity in Subjects with the Genotypically Normal Enzyme

J. Viby‐Mogensen · Anesthesiology · 1980 · 139 citations

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Preoxygenation techniques: comparison of three minutes and four breaths.

A. Mark Gambee, Robert E. Hertzka, D M Fisher · PubMed · 1987 · 123 citations

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Effect of an Intubating Dose of Succinylcholine and Atracurium on the Diaphragm and the Adductor Pollicis Muscle in Humans

J. L. Pansard, M. Chauvin, C. Lebrault et al. · Anesthesiology · 1987 · 111 citations · Full text

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