Succinylcholine Use and Dantrolene Availability for Malignant Hyperthermia Treatment Database Analyses and Systematic Review

Conclusions Providers use succinylcholine commonly, including during difficult mask ventilation. Succinylcholine administered without volatile anesthetics may trigger MH events requiring dantrolene. Delayed dantrolene treatment increases the likelihood of MH complications. The data reported herein support stocking dantrolene wherever succinylcholine or volatile anesthetics may be used.
Source: Anesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research