Dystrophia myotonica and atracurium. A case report.
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چکیده
Atracurium was used to produce neuromuscular blockade in a patient with dystrophia myotonica. Operating conditions were excellent and myotonia was not seen. Sensitivity to atracurium was not seen and spontaneous recovery was not prolonged.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of anaesthesia
دوره 57 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985