The administration of succinylcholine to a paraplegic patient led to the appearance of dysarrhythmias, conduction abnormalities and finally cardiac arrest. The most likely cause is –
Correct Answer: Hyperkalemia
Description: Sch can cause dangerous hyperkalemia in paraplegic patients which may cause arrhythmias & cardiac arrest.
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