Evaluation of the effects of rocuronium bromide on haemodynamics and left ventricular function in patients undergoing abdominal aortic surgery
Cornet, J.P.; Abiad, M.; Coriat, P.; Saada, M.; Gosgnach, M.L.; Viars, P.
European Journal of Anaesthesiology. Suppl 9: 78-81
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0952-1941 PMID: 7925214 Document Number: 427975
In an open study of 26 patients undergoing abdominal aortic surgery, the effects of rocuronium 0.6 mg kg-1 (eight patients) and 0.9 mg kg-1 (nine patients) were compared with those of pancuronium 0.085 mg kg-1 (eight patients) on haemodynamic parameters and transoesophageal echocardiography. The anaesthetic technique was based on a benzodiazepine and low dose fentanyl (6 micrograms kg-1). Pancuronium was associated with a significant increase in mean arterial pressure, end-diastolic area and heart rate, none of which were seen after rocuronium at either dose level.