Blood pressure rose to 125/80 mm Hg and
115 bpm on induction.
Anesthesia wa maintained with air, 40%
oxygen, and 0.75-1.5% isoflurane.
Adequate abdominal muscle relaxation was
achieved with vecuronium. Additional fentanyl
titrated to 6 micrograms/kg was given.
A triple lumen catheter was placed in the
left subclavian vein for post-operative TPM.
A blood specimen was collected with a
hematocrit of 24%.
This patient had been given muscle
relaxants, succinylcholine and vecuronium. Why were these agents
used and what are some important pharmacological and clinical
considerations concerning their use?
