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¹Anesthesiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Pain Clinic, Ege University, 35100, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey. can.eyigor@yahoo.com.tr

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Rocuronium injection causes significant pain and withdrawal movements in patients during anesthesia induction. This study suggests direct venous injury may contribute to rocuronium-related pain and subsequent thrombophlebitis.

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Anesthesiology
Pharmacology

Background:

Rocuronium is a common neuromuscular blocking agent used in anesthesia induction.
Significant patient-reported pain and withdrawal movements are known side effects of rocuronium administration.

Observation:

The risk factors for rocuronium-induced pain and withdrawal movements are not well-understood.
The potential for these reactions to cause venous sequelae like erythema or thrombophlebitis has not been systematically investigated.

Findings:

In observed cases, patients experienced visible reactions following rocuronium injection.
Both patients in the study were diagnosed with superficial thrombophlebitis, indicating a venous complication.

Implications:

The findings suggest that direct venous injury may be a contributing factor to rocuronium-related pain.
Further investigation into the mechanism of rocuronium-induced venous injury is warranted to improve patient safety during anesthesia.