Prolonged neuromuscular blockade following vecuronium. A case report.
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.
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D000368:Aged; D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010197:Pancuronium / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D013997:Time Factors; D014673:Vecuronium Bromide
D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents; D014673:Vecuronium Bromide; D010197:Pancuronium