Open AccessUnexpected Prolonged Neuromuscular Block after Mivacurium: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Makani Hemadri,
Makani Purva,
Vesselka Traykova
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
medical principles and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1423-0151
pISSN - 1011-7571
DOI - 10.1159/000048662
Subject(s) - medicine , muscle relaxant , anesthesia , neuromuscular blockade , sugammadex , paralysis , ventilation (architecture) , neostigmine , rocuronium , surgery , intubation , mechanical engineering , engineering
To present a case of unexpected prolonged apnoea following the administration of mivacurium, a short-acting muscle relaxant and to identify the factors for early diagnosis and management.
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