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Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Vol 9, 504-511, Copyright © 1962 by Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society

A Modified Technique of Intravenous Anaesthesia with Meperidine and Succinylcholine

N. H. McNALLY C.D., M.D.1, S/L H. H. NEILY C.D., M.D.1, and S/L J. BENOIT M.D.1

1 Department of Anaesthesia, National Defence Medical Centre, Ottawa, Canada

A simple, safe, controllable technique of intravenous anaesthesia employing a mixture of meperidine (Demerol®) and succinylcholine has been described.Our experience with the technique in 160 surgical procedures is discussed.

Although particularly useful for anaesthesia where the potent inhalation agents were contraindicated, this method was successfully employed for a variety of cases, with and without the aid of standard anaesthetic machines. Its possible use in Field and Emergency situations is mentioned.

The virtual absence of significant post-relaxant muscle pain, following use of this technique, aroused our interest. An hypothesis as to possible aetiological factors in the development of this common sequel to the use of depolarizing relaxants is advanced. Methods of prevention which Appear to be effective are suggested.






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