Open AccessComparison of effect of ephedrine and priming on the onset time of vecuronium
Author(s) -
Krishnadas Anandan,
Indu Suseela,
Harish Valiya Purayil
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.194582
Subject(s) - intubation , ephedrine , medicine , anesthesia , laryngoscopy , hemodynamics , adverse effect , rocuronium , statistical significance
Succinylcholine has been the neuromuscular blocking drug of choice for laryngoscopy and intubation, but it has several adverse effects. Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking drugs are good alternative provided their onset of action is hastened. Priming technique and use of ephedrine or MgSO 4 pretreatment is good options.