Answer
It is paralysis and inability to breathe independently lasting longer than expected, often because plasma cholinesterase breaks down suxamethonium unusually slowly. Ventilation is continued until recovery.
Sources for this answer
- Suxamethonium Chloride 50mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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