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Query: UMLS:C0038379 (strabismus)
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Prior to strabismus surgery, succinylcholine produces a sustained contraction of the extraocular muscles that interferes with an accurate interpretation of the forced duction test (FDT) for up to 20 minutes. Pancuronium, a nondepolarizing muscle relaxant, does not alter the FDT. Suggestions are given for management of anesthetic induction with or without muscle relaxants to facilitate intubation.
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PMID:Succinylcholine alteration of the forced duction test. 724 17