Question: Why is suxamethonium the muscle relaxant of choice?

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Question: Why is suxamethonium the muscle relaxant of choice?

Answer:

1. Fast onset of action providing paralysis in approximately 30-45 s
2. Short duration of action of 5-8 min

Question 2: What dose of suxamethonium is used?

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Question: Why is suxamethonium the muscle relaxant of choice?

Answer:

1. Fast onset of action providing paralysis in approximately 30-45 s
2. Short duration of action of 5-8 min

Question 2: What dose of suxamethonium is used?

Answer: The recommended adult dose is 1.5 mg/kg. After suxamethonium has been administered, the face mask should remain applied with the airway held open until fasciculations have ceased and the jaw is relaxed. Laryngoscopy can then be performed.