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Rocuronium-induced generalized spontaneous movements cause pulmonary aspiration

Jiin-Tarng Lui1, Shin-Jen Huang, Ching-Yue Yang

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, ROC.

Chang Gung Medical Journal
|December 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Rapid-sequence induction can cause gastric regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration if rocuronium injection causes patient movement. This case highlights the risk of aspiration following rocuronium-induced movements during anesthesia induction.

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