Nursing field

And? What is your question?

Yes, what is your question?

Yes, nurses given medication.

Hope you don't mean this form of succinate: Succinylcholine is a muscle relaxant. Anesthesiologists call it “sux”. It is commonly used before intubations to relax patients.
It's a great murder weapon because it can't be detected on autopsy.

Until recently, I think, but there's only one lab in the world that knows how to detect it.
Hospitals I think are keeping a closer eye on inventory,
I watch too much forensic TV.

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Originally Posted by joypulv

Hope you don't mean this form of succinate: Succinylcholine is a muscle relaxant. Anesthesiologists call it “sux”. It is commonly used before intubations to relax patients.
It's a great murder weapon because it can't be detected on autopsy.

Until recently, I think, but there's only one lab in the world that knows how to detect it.
Hospitals I think are keeping a closer eye on inventory,
I watch too much forensic TV.

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The OP isn't talking about "sux," the OP is asking about methylprednosolone sodium succinate. More commonly known as solumedrol or Medrol Dosepak, which is a steroid used to treat inflammation.

I'm not clear, though, on what information the OP is looking for.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Thinking about getting an injection myself, in one shoulder that just won't get better after 10 months. Didn't know nurses got to give them.

I hope the OP comes back. I too would really like to know what his/her question is.

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Originally Posted by joypulv

Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Thinking about getting an injection myself, in one shoulder that just won't get better after 10 months. Didn't know nurses got to give them.

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I I give those shots all the time. It's not going to help pain in your shoulder, it's more for respiratory inflammation as found in asthma attacks, bronchitis, and pneumonia for example.

Some friends have had them, some form of cortisone injection into the inflamed shoulder, with good results lasting some months. I keep hesitating because the joys of internet searches bring up sites like this.
http://www.medicinenet.com/cortisone...mments-205.htm

(I realize that prednisone and cortisone are both steroids and that there are many forms, but do not know much about the different ones. Sorry about hijacking the post.)

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Originally Posted by joypulv

Some friends have had them, some form of cortisone injection into the inflamed shoulder, with good results lasting some months. I keep hesitating because the joys of internet searches bring up sites like this.
Patient Comments: Cortisone Injection - Experience - Viewers Share Their Medical Experiences - MedicineNet

(I realize that prednisone and cortisone are both steroids and that there are many forms, but do not know much about the different ones. Sorry about hijacking the post.)

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Different form of steroid altogether Joy. The particular one the OP is curious about is for respiratory type issues. It can be given intramuscular, IV, or even PO (by mouth). The steroid you are referring to is typically given right in the joint.

We administer Solu-Medrol quite frequently here in my outpatient hematology/oncology clinic. I thought the OP sounded like she was presenting a 'homework' question. Ha