Influence of gender on the onset and duration of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block.

Aims: To assess the influence of gender on the course of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block following a single bolus dose of 2 x ED(95) (0.6 mg kg(-1)).

Methods: Following the ethics committee approval and informed consent, 245 patients (121 men, 124 women) scheduled for elective general surgery under TIVA with muscle relaxation were studied.