Catastrophic hyperkaliemia following administration of succinylcholine moving towards an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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| Titre | Catastrophic hyperkaliemia following administration of succinylcholine moving towards an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| Type de publication | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Auteurs | Thourot M, Cornillon B, Robert R, Royer D, Patrigeon R-G |
| Journal | ANESTHESIE & REANIMATION |
| Volume | 3 |
| Pagination | 193-197 |
| Date Published | MAR |
| Type of Article | Article |
| ISSN | 2352-5800 |
| Mots-clés | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Hyperkaliemia, Intensive care medecine, Succinylcholine |
| Résumé | We report the diagnosis of bulbar ALS after a catastrophic hyperkaliemia following administration of succinylcholine. The patient required hospitalization in intensive care unit with a severe acute respiratory infection. He described a generalized deterioration, dysphagia and dysphonia for several months. The diagnosis of neuromuscular disease was delayed until the patient presented a catastrophic hyperkaliemia after administration of a depolarizing neuromuscular curare. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.anrea.2016.12.002 |