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Prolonged neuromuscular blockade following vecuronium. A case report.

Authors :
Shanks AB
Long T
Aitkenhead AR
Source :
British journal of anaesthesia [Br J Anaesth] 1985 Aug; Vol. 57 (8), pp. 807-10.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Vecuronium was used to provide muscle relaxation in a patient who subsequently developed prolonged neuromuscular blockade (8 h) after anaesthesia. The aetiology of this condition, and the possible role of vecuronium, are discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Aged
Critical Care
Female
Humans
Pancuronium adverse effects
Postoperative Complications etiology
Respiration, Artificial
Time Factors
Vecuronium Bromide
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents adverse effects
Pancuronium analogs & derivatives

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0007-0912
Volume :
57
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British journal of anaesthesia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2861841
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/57.8.807
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