// PARAMEDIC Question · Advanced Airway & Ventilation

Succinylcholine is contraindicated in:

A. Hyperkalemia, burns >24-48h old, crush injury, chronic denervationCorrect
B. Isolated fractures
C. Anxiety
D. Simple asthma

// Rationale

Succinylcholine causes potassium release; avoid in patients at risk of hyperkalemia.

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