[Priming versus bolus: a comparative study with different cisatracurium doses.].

Background And Objectives: The priming technique is an alternative to shorten nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers onset time. This study aimed at evaluating maximum neuromuscular block onset, tracheal intubation conditions and cardiocirculatory changes determined by different cisatracurium single or fractional doses.

Methods: Participated in this study 80 patients physical status ASA I and II, who were distributed into two groups according to cisatracurium doses: Group I (0.

[The influence of sevoflurane and isoflurane on the recovery from cisatracurium-induced neuromuscular block.].

Background And Objectives: The effects of neuromuscular blockers on the neuromuscular junction are potentiated by volatile anesthetics. This study aimed at evaluating the influence of sevoflurane and isoflurane on the recovery of cisatracurium- induced neuromuscular block.

Methods: Ninety ASA I and II patients undergoing elective surgeries under general anesthesia were included in this study.