Apnoea post-anaesthetic
Keywords: Post-anaesthetic apnoea, Scoline apnoea
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Presentation
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Appropriate Tests
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Rare genetic disorders.
Traditional tests are Cholinesterase with dibucaine and fluoride numbers.
Butyrylcholinesterase activity can be measured in serum or plasma samples.
Molecular genetics (if available) for DNA variants in BCHE gene.
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Succinylcholine sensitivity
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Mivacurium sensitivity
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