Effect of nitrous oxide on cisatracurium infusion demands: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Recent studies have questioned our previous understanding on the effect of nitrous oxide on muscle relaxants, since nitrous oxide has been shown to potentiate the action of bolus doses of mivacurium, rocuronium and vecuronium. This study was aimed to investigate the possible effect of nitrous oxide on the infusion requirements of cisatracurium.

Methods: 70 ASA physical status I-III patients aged 18-75 years were enrolled in this randomized trial.