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A 28-year-old man came for shoulder surgery. The patient had a documented episode of malignant hypehermia in a previous surgery under general anesthesia. Which of the following neuromuscular blockers is contraindicated in this patient

A
Succinylcholine
B
Pancuronium
C
Rocuronium
D
Vecuronium
High-Yield Explanation
Malignant hypehermia is a life-threatening hypermetabolic dis order that is triggered by succinylcholine and the volatile inhaled anesthetics (isoflurane, desflurane, and sevoflurane). All triggering agents are contraindicated in patients with a history of malignant hypehermia.

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