Severe bradycardia and sinus arrest after administration of vecuronium, fentanyl and halothane. A case report.
A severe bradycardia leading to sinus arrest in an 18-year-old girl anaesthetised for a bilateral breast reduction is described. The probable precipitating factors and the specific problems are discussed.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D014673:Vecuronium Bromide / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014673:Vecuronium Bromide; D005283:Fentanyl; D006221:Halothane