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[Rocuronium (esmerone) in anesthesia during surgery under extracorporeal circulation].

I A Kozlov, D V Vershuta, A E Ermolenko

    Anesteziologiia I Reanimatologiia
    |March 4, 2003
    PubMed
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    Rocuronium, a new muscle relaxant, safely maintains anesthesia in heart surgery patients. It allows for predictable recovery, enabling early tracheal extubation and patient mobilization after extracorporeal circulation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Pharmacology
    • Cardiovascular Surgery

    Background:

    • Rocuronium is a novel aminosteroidal neuromuscular blocking agent.
    • Its use in cardiac surgery requires evaluation of its safety and efficacy, particularly regarding early patient recovery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the neuromuscular, hemodynamic, and histamine-releasing effects of rocuronium.
    • To evaluate its suitability for maintaining anesthesia in cardiac surgical patients undergoing extracorporeal circulation with the goal of early tracheal extubation.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 22 adult cardiac surgical patients undergoing extracorporeal circulation.
    • Administration of rocuronium at specific doses during different surgical phases.
    • Monitoring of neuromuscular conduction (NMC), hemodynamic parameters, and plasma histamine levels.

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    Main Results:

    • Rocuronium (0.6 mg/kg) did not impair cardiac function or elevate histamine levels.
    • A moderate vagolytic effect was observed in 45% of patients.
    • Neuromuscular conduction block was maintained with reduced doses during hypothermic extracorporeal circulation.
    • 95% recovery of neuromuscular conduction occurred within 63 ± 6 minutes after infusion cessation.
    • Early tracheal extubation was achieved in 68% of patients (69 ± 7.6 minutes post-operation) with no residual myoplegia.

    Conclusions:

    • Rocuronium is a safe and effective muscle relaxant for cardiac surgery.
    • Its predictable recovery profile facilitates early tracheal extubation and patient mobilization after extracorporeal circulation.
    • The agent demonstrates favorable hemodynamic and histamine release profiles in this patient population.