Anest. intenziv. Med. 2002;13(4):153-154
Cis-atracurium in Clinical Practice:Evaluation of Intubation Conditions,Haemodynamic Changes and Side EffectsArticles
- Anesteziologicko-resuscitační klinika, Fakultní nemocnice U sv. Anny v Brně, přednosta prof. MUDr. Pavel Ševčík, CSc.
The authors evaluated the intubating conditions,haemodynamic parameters and possible signs of histamine release after application of therecommended intubating dose of cis-atracurium (3x ED95,i.e.0.15 mg.kg -1 ).At 120 sec after application of the intubating dose the intubating conditionswere assessed as good or excellent in 56 of 60 patients (93.3%).Haemodynamic effects were mild only;no patient had any sign of histamine release.Cis-atracurium is suitable alternative to atracurium.It has better cardiovascular stability,lower histamine release and therefore less side effects thanatracurium.
Keywords: cis-atracurium; muscle relaxants; intubating conditions; side effects
Published: August 1, 2002 Show citation