The patient was taken to surgery to repair his fractured left distal tibia. He was premedicated with, among other drugs, succinylcholine and he was placed on a ventilator. It was noted that vigorous muscle fasciculation began almost immediately. Nevertheless, general anesthesia was begun with halothane. Question 3: Explain the use of succinylcholine pre-surgery – what is the mechanism of action?
[Answered]: The patient was taken to surgery to repair his…
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