Prolonged residual paralysis after a single intubating dose of rocuronium.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
It is often argued that neuromuscular monitoring is unnecessary when only one dose of an intermediate-acting neuromuscular blocking agent is given. This case report documents that it may take more than 3.5 h before it is possible to antagonize a block caused by a normal dose of rocuronium (0.6 mg kg(-1)). Possible causes of the extremely prolonged duration of action are discussed, as is the importance of quantitative neuromuscular monitoring.
Medical subject headings
- Androstanols
- Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents
- Paralysis
- Postoperative Complications