A patient receives succinylcholine (Anectine) for paralysis during endoscopy. During the procedure, the patient's muscles become rigid and the skin feels hot to the touch
The major concern in this patient would be the potential development of what complication? a. Esophageal obstruction
b. Malignant hyperthermia
c. Septicemia
d. Thyroid storm
B
Malignant hyperthermia is a rare and potentially fatal condition that can be triggered by succi-nylcholine. The condition is characterized by muscle rigidity associated with a profound eleva-tion of body temperature.
There is no evidence to support that succinylcholine can lead to the development of an esopha-geal obstruction, septicemia, or thyroid storm.
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