Title : Sugammadex to reverse neuromuscular blockade in a child with a past history of cardiac transplantation - Miller_2017_Ann.Card.Anaesth_20_376 |
Author(s) : Miller K , Hall B , Tobias JD |
Ref : Ann Card Anaesth , 20 :376 , 2017 |
Abstract :
Sugammadex is a novel agent for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade. The speed and efficacy of reversal with sugammadex are significantly faster than acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, such as neostigmine. Sugammadex also has a limited adverse profile when compared with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, specifically in regard to the incidence of bradycardia. This adverse effect may be particularly relevant in the setting of a heart transplant recipient with a denervated heart. The authors present a case of an 8-year-old child, status postcardiac transplantation, who required anesthetic care for laparoscopy and lysis of intra-abdominal adhesions. Sugammadex was used to reverse neuromuscular blockade and avoid the potential adverse effects of neostigmine. The unique mechanism of action of sugammadex is discussed, previous reports of its use in this unique patient population are reviewed, and its potential benefits compared to traditional acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are presented. |
PubMedSearch : Miller_2017_Ann.Card.Anaesth_20_376 |
PubMedID: 28701612 |
Chemical | Sugammadex |
Miller K, Hall B, Tobias JD (2017)
Sugammadex to reverse neuromuscular blockade in a child with a past history of cardiac transplantation
Ann Card Anaesth
20 :376
Miller K, Hall B, Tobias JD (2017)
Ann Card Anaesth
20 :376