Prolonged neuromuscular blockade following vecuronium. A case report

Br J Anaesth. 1985 Aug;57(8):807-10. doi: 10.1093/bja/57.8.807.

Abstract

Vecuronium was used to provide muscle relaxation in a patient who subsequently developed prolonged neuromuscular blockade (8 h) after anaesthesia. The aetiology of this condition, and the possible role of vecuronium, are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Critical Care
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / adverse effects*
  • Pancuronium / adverse effects
  • Pancuronium / analogs & derivatives*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Respiration, Artificial
  • Time Factors
  • Vecuronium Bromide

Substances

  • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
  • Vecuronium Bromide
  • Pancuronium