Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Succinylcholine-associated postoperative myalgia.

S F Wong1, F Chung

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2S8, Canada.

Anaesthesia
|January 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Real-world characteristics and outcomes of patients with BRAF<sup>V600E</sup>-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer in Australia: the COALA project.

ESMO real world data and digital oncology·2026
Same author

The ethical dilemma of termination of pregnancy for minor fetal deformity.

Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi·2025
Same author

House dust mites eradication treatments: Current updates emphasizing on tropical countries.

Tropical biomedicine·2025
Same author

Postoperative outcomes in surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnoea diagnosed by sleep studies: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.

Anaesthesia·2022
Same author

Parasites in soil samples from Signy island, Antarctica.

Tropical biomedicine·2021
Same author

Morphology of Glycycometus malaysiensis, a domestic mite in Malaysia.

Tropical biomedicine·2021
Same journal

Pulmonary artery catheters or central venous catheters for cardiac surgery: the PUMA Pilot randomised clinical trial.

Anaesthesia·2026
Same journal

Opioid-free vs. opioid-inclusive anaesthesia with or without regional anaesthesia for postoperative pain.

Anaesthesia·2026
Same journal

Optimal dose of intra-operative dexmedetomidine for postoperative delirium prevention: a reply.

Anaesthesia·2026
Same journal

Optimal dose of intra-operative dexmedetomidine for postoperative delirium prevention.

Anaesthesia·2026
Same journal

Pain control or brain protection with esketamine: a reply.

Anaesthesia·2026
Same journal

A step forward for patient-centred fasting guidelines: a reply.

Anaesthesia·2026
See all related articles

Postoperative myalgia from succinylcholine can be managed. Combining prevention and treatment techniques may be useful for at-risk patients receiving this neuromuscular blocker.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Postoperative myalgia is a common complication following the use of neuromuscular blocking agents.
  • Succinylcholine is frequently used for rapid sequence intubation but is associated with a higher incidence of myalgia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms underlying succinylcholine-induced postoperative myalgia.
  • To discuss current and potential strategies for preventing and treating this adverse effect.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on succinylcholine, myalgia, and management strategies.
  • Analysis of proposed pathophysiological mechanisms of succinylcholine myalgia.
  • Evaluation of preventive and therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Succinylcholine-induced myalgia is thought to result from fasciculation-induced muscle damage.
  • Various techniques, including defasciculating agents and different administration methods, have been explored for prevention.
  • Treatment options are limited, emphasizing the importance of prophylaxis.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the mechanisms of succinylcholine myalgia is crucial for effective management.
  • A combination of preventive and therapeutic strategies may be necessary for high-risk patients.
  • Further research is needed to optimize the prevention and treatment of succinylcholine-associated myalgia.