Thiopentone-suxamethonium mixture: A method for reducing the aspiration hazard during induction of anaesthesia

A.A. Khawaja

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1971

Abstract

Summary: Injection of a thiopentone-suxamethonium mixture is a safe method for rapid intubation in cases where the risk of regurgitation is high. It shortens the period between the onset of unconsciousness and endotracheal intubation. With the technique described the likelihood of awareness of fasciculations is very small. It forms a useful addition to the techniques available for dealing with a patient having a full stomach and it can be combined with other methods of reducing the risk of aspiration during induction of anaesthesia. © 1971 John Sherratt and Son Ltd.

Keywords

Adult, Anesthesia, General, Anesthesia, Intravenous, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Human, Intubation, Intratracheal, Methods, Succinylcholine, Thiopental, Time Factors

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia

Volume

43

Issue

1

Publisher

Oxford University Press

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