Recurarization in the recovery room

Authors
Albaladejo, P Kinirons, B Brocas, E Benhamou, D Samii, K
Citation
P. Albaladejo et al., Recurarization in the recovery room, EUR J ANAES, 16(7), 1999, pp. 493-494
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY
ISSN journal
02650215 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
7
Year of publication
1999
Pages
493 - 494
Database
ISI
SICI code
0265-0215(199907)16:7<493:RITRR>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
A case of recurarization in the recovery room is reported. Accumulation of atracurium in the intravenous line led to recurarization after flushing the line in the recovery room. A respiratory arrest with severe desaturation a nd bradycardia occurred. Circumstances leading to this event and the mechan isms enabling a neuromuscular blockade to occur, following the administrati on of a small dose of relaxant, are discussed.