Acta anaesthesiologica Belgica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Belg
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Acta Anaesthesiol Belg · Jan 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTarget controlled infusion of rocuronium: selection of a pharmacokinetic model.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Belg · Jan 2002
Case ReportsAcute toxicity of local anesthetic ropivacaine and mepivacaine during a combined lumbar plexus and sciatic block for hip surgery.
Hip fracture is a common pathology in elderly patients. Intercurrent diseases, mainly cardiac and respiratory, often result in significant morbidity and mortality. Anesthesia for hip fracture can be provided by general or regional techniques. ⋯ All signs of toxicity disappeared after injection of midazolam and atropine, intubation and 100% oxygen ventilation. We decided to proceed with surgery. The postoperative course was uncomplicated and made a full recovery.