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Prolonged paralysis from pseudocholinesterase deficiency following succinylcholine administration requires prompt recognition, continuous sedation to prevent psychological trauma, and supportive care guided by train-of-four monitoring. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To highlight the challenges of diagnosing and managing pseudocholinesterase deficiency during anesthesia.

May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

B80-1-06 Prolonged Paralysis Unmasked: A Case of Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency

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CRC D RaiCreighton University IJI JacksonCreighton University

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Case report reveals prolonged paralysis from succinylcholine in an 85-year-old woman, suggesting need for better preoperative screening.

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To highlight the challenges of diagnosing and managing pseudocholinesterase deficiency during anesthesia.
Case report of an 85-year-old woman undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
Used succinylcholine for rapid sequence induction and monitored paralysis via train-of-four testing.
Post-operative management included continuous sedation and assessment until recovery from paralysis.
Patient confirmed with pseudocholinesterase deficiency after testing showed concentration of 519 U/L and dibucaine number of 32%.
Train-of-four testing indicated readiness for extubation 11 hours post-succinylcholine administration.
Discussion emphasized preoperative screening and management techniques to prevent prolonged paralysis.

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Rai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d50bdf03e14405aa9cb25 https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.4700

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