Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Department of Anesthesia, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Preventive Strategies of Suxamethonium-Induced Fasciculation and Myalgia: A Review of Article and Guideline
  Author(s): Negesse Zurbachew Gobezie*, Nigussie Simeneh Endalew, Hailu Yimer Tawuye and Habtu Adane Aytolign
  
  Introduction: Suxamethonium is an ultra-short-acting depolarizing muscle relaxant used for providing ideal intubating conditions during anesthesia. Despite having many advantages, suxamethonium commonly produces a number of undesirable effects. The majority of suxamethonium induced adverse effects are due to fasciculation of skeletal muscles during its administration. The aim of this review was to develop evidence based protocol for the prevention of suxamethonium induced muscle fasciculation and postoperative muscle pain. Methods: After formulating the key questions and eligibility criteria for the articles to be included, advanced search strategy of electronic sources was conducted. Screening of literatures was conducted with proper appraisal checklist. This review was reported in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Re.. View More»
  

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