Clinical Case Database / Category: Patient Management
Suxamethonium apnoea during electroconvulsive therapy
Publication details
Dr James Hillier MA, MBBS, FRCA, FFICM, Dr Pamela Tizzoni MBChB
Foundation Years Journal, volume 9, issue 8, p.11 (123Doc Education, London, September 2015)
Abstract
This article describes a case of suxamethonium apnoea during ECT, highlighting this rare, but important adverse effect. It discusses how it is recognised, the immediate management and subsequent investigations, as well as discussing the risks of anaesthesia in remote areas.
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Authors
Dr James Hillier MA, MBBS, FRCA, FFICM (Corresponding author)
Consultant Anaesthetist
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, BS2 8HW
james.hillier@uhbristol.nhs.uk
Dr Pamela Tizzoni MBChB
North Bristol NHS Trust, BS10 5NB
pamela.tizzoni@doctors.org.uk
References
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2. Uppal V, Dourish J, Macfarlane A. Anaesthesia for electroconvulsive therapy. British Journal of Anaesthesia. Continuing education in anaesthesia, critical care & pain. 2010, 10(6):192-196.
3. Mirzakhani H, Welch C, Eikermann M, Nozari A. Neuromuscular blocking agents for electroconvulsive therapy: a systematic review. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 2011;56(1):3-16.
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5. AnaesthesiaUK. Suxamethonium. http://www.frca.co.uk/article.aspx?articleid=229
6. The Royal College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthetic services in remote sites. 2014. http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/system/files/REMOTE-SITES-2014_3.pdf
7. Guidelines for the provision of anaesthetic services. Chapter 7. Anaesthesia services for care in the non-theatre environment 2015. http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/system/files/GPAS-2015-07-ANTE.pdf
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