Rocuronium administration in children during isoflurane anesthesia: neuromuscular effects.

Background: The time-course of the effect of rocuronium during isoflurane anesthesia in children has rarely been evaluated. Forty-five children, aged 2-14 years, ASA 1, undergoing elective surgery and receiving isoflurane anesthesia, were studied.

Methods: Patients randomly received a dose of 400, 600, or 800 micrograms/kg of rocuronium.