Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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To describe the prolonged effect of the intermediate-acting, non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking agents rocuronium and atracurium in a 29-yr-old apparently healthy woman. ⋯ An increased sensitivity to rocuronium and atracurium may occur in patients with mitochondrial myopathy. In these patients appropriate dosing of muscle relaxants and adequate monitoring of the neuromuscular blockade are required. If an increased sensitivity to rocuronium and atracurium occurs in an apparently healthy subject, further neurological investigations should follow.
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To determine the factors associated with the development of post-partum back pain following epidural anaesthesia for labour and delivery and its incidence. ⋯ Back pain following epidural anaesthesia is common but persistent back pain is much less common. A previous history of back pain increases the likelihood of post-partum back pain following epidural anaesthesia. Nulliparity is associated with a decreased risk.
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To compare retrospectively liver and renal function after repeated exposure (twice) to sevoflurane or isoflurane. ⋯ Repeat exposure to sevoflurane or isoflurane within 30 to 180 days had no additional risk of increasing serum concentration of liver enzymes or increasing urinary excretion of protein and glucose compared with the first exposure to the same anaesthetic.