| Literature DB >> 2876720 |
J W de Vries, H H Ros, L H Booij.
Abstract
Closed-loop control of neuromuscular blockade, using a semi-continuous infusion of vecuronium, is described. In 28 patients, the average neuromuscular transmission was between 13 and 17% of control. Requirements for vecuronium averaged 1.1 micrograms kg-1 min-1 (0.8-1.5 micrograms kg-1 min-1), being in the same range as for repeated bolus injections. No side effects were observed. After the infusion was stopped recovery was rapid. Only three patients required induced reversal of blockade.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 2876720 DOI: 10.1093/bja/58.10.1100
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Anaesth ISSN: 0007-0912 Impact factor: 9.166