Dystrophia myotonica and atracurium. A case report.
Atracurium was used to produce neuromuscular blockade in a patient with dystrophia myotonica. Operating conditions were excellent and myotonia was not seen. Sensitivity to atracurium was not seen and spontaneous recovery was not prolonged.
D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001279:Atracurium; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007546:Isoquinolines; D009223:Myotonic Dystrophy / Q000150:complications*; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal
D007546:Isoquinolines; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents; D001279:Atracurium