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