Pharmacodynamics of cisatracurium in the intensive care unit: an observational study
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Pharmacodynamics of cisatracurium in the intensive care unit: an observational study
BACKGROUND Data from previous studies indicate that optimal conditions for intubation are met 120 seconds after administration of 0.15 mg.kg-1 cisatracurium (ED95 × 3) following the induction of anesthesia. The aim of this study was to compare the doses required for complete paralysis after induction of anesthesia in ICU patients with the dose used in patients undergoing elective surgery. MET...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Intensive Care
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2110-5820
DOI: 10.1186/2110-5820-4-3