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British Journal of Anaesthesia, 1973, Vol. 45, No. 7 759-760
© 1973 The Board of Management and Trustees of the British Journal of Anaesthesia

case-report

MASSETER SPASM FOLLOWING INTRAVENOUS SUXAMETHONIUM

A Case Report

P. K. BARNES, M.B., B.S., F.F.A.R.C.S., D.A.

Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Hospital Halton, Aylesbury, Bucks

An abnormal response to suxamethonium is reported. Masseter spasm followed intravenous administration of the drug, and was associated with an elevated serum creatine phosphokinase at rest. The implications of the reaction are discussed.

Present address: Anzuk Military Hospital, Anzuk FPO 5, Singapore


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