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What are some scenarios in which muscle relaxation may worsen the clinical scenario?
Foreign body above the carina, Myotonic dystrophy, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Mediastinal obstructing mass
What is the concern with succinylcholine in patients with Myotonic dystrophy?
Succinylcholine can lead to contractures of airway muscles, making ventilation difficult or impossible.
How can paralysis worsen the situation in the presence of a foreign body above the carina?
Paralysis may lead to complete airway obstruction, especially if the foreign body is at the level of the epiglottis.
How can positive pressure ventilation worsen the situation in the presence of a tracheoesophageal fistula?
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