Ventricular fibrillation related to reversal of the neuromuscular blockade in a patient with long QT syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The long QT syndrome (LQTS) is associated with syncopal attacks or even sudden death at a young age due to ventricular fibrillation. We report a patient with an undiagnosed LQTS who had an episode of cardiac arrest during the final part of general anesthesia, immediately after the drugs for reversal of the neuromuscular blockade were given. We suggest that the administration of glycopyrronium might have been the provoking factor in this patient.
Medical subject headings
- Long QT Syndrome
- Neuromuscular Blockade
- Parasympatholytics
- Ventricular Fibrillation