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The use of curare drugs in endoscopy
Author(s) -
Sadove M. S.,
Gittelson L. A.,
Wyant G. M.,
Kretchmer H. E.,
Holinger P. H.
Publication year - 1951
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-195101000-00002
Subject(s) - curare , iodide , drug , medicine , d tubocurarine , chemistry , anesthesia , pharmacology , organic chemistry
The basic purpose of curare and curare‐like drugs is to produce muscular relaxation and facilitate endoscopy. The use of these drugs is discussed. The necessary cautions in the preparation of the patient and the precautions to take in case of emergency are enumerated. A technique of administration is suggested. The pharmacologic properties of d‐tubocurarine, Di‐methyl tubocurarine iodide, decamethonium bromide and flaxidil are compared. Clinically and experimentally, Di‐methyl tubocurarine iodide is the drug of choice