Volume : I, Issue : XI, August - 2012

Evaluation of rapid precurarisation technique using Rocuronium and Atracurium

Dr. Kalyani S. Konday, Dr. Daisy V. Jokhi

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Objective: To evaluate rapid precurarisation technique using rocuronium on succinylcholine induced fasciculations, intubating conditions and postoperative myalgias and compare it with atracurium Methods: In a prospective randomized double blinded study 90 patients requiring General Anaesthesia.were recruited to three groups.Group A received intravenous 0.01ml/kg NS, Group B 0.1mg/kg atracurium and Group C 0.1mg/kg rocuronium, after intravenous Fentanyl and Xylocard followed 10 seconds later by propofol. At 90 seconds 1.5mg/kg succinylcholine injected and patients intubated at 120 seconds. Results: Fasciculations and myalgias were significantly less in Group B and Group C with p < 0.05. Rocuronium was significantly superior to atracurium. There was no difference in intubating conditions. Conclusion: Rapid precurarisation is effective in reducing incidence of succinylcholine induced fasciculations and postoperative myalgias without adversely affecting the intubating conditions. Rocuronium is more effective than atracurium.

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Dr. Kalyani S. Konday, Dr. Daisy V. Jokhi Evaluation of rapid precurarisation technique using Rocuronium and Atracurium Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.I, Issue.XI August 2012

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