In a young patient who had extensive soft tissue and muscle injury, which of these muscle relaxants used for endotracheal intubation might lead to cardiac arrest –: (A) Atracurium, (B) Suxamethonium, (C) Vecuronium, (D) Pancuronium
Answer is B. Sch can cause dangerous hyperkalemia in patients with extensive soft tissue & muscle injury (crush injury) which may cause cardiac arrest.