Changes in branched-chain amino acids in an infant with maple syrup urine disease during perioperative pediatric liver transplant: A case report.

An 11-month-old female infant diagnosed with classic subtype IB maple syrup urine disease underwent living donor liver transplantation. Blood samples for plasma amino acid analysis were collected during the three phases of the operation. Despite the perioperative prophylactic administration of 12.

Determination of dose and efficacy of atracurium for rapid sequence induction of anesthesia: A randomised prospective study.

Background And Aims: Succinylcholine and high dose rocuronium are neuromuscular blocking agents commonly used for rapid sequence induction of anesthesia. Their usage is limited or contraindicated in some circumstances. The aim of this study is to determine the dosage and efficacy of atracurium without priming for rapid sequence induction of anesthesia.