| Title : [Residual relaxant block due to pseudocholinesterase deficiency - First manifestation in an elderly patient] - Zoller_2014_Anasthesiol.Intensivmed.Notfallmed.Schmerzther_49_8 |
| Author(s) : Zoller M , Walther S |
| Ref : Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther , 49 :8 , 2014 |
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Abstract :
Pseudocholinesterase or butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inactivates the relaxant drugs mivacurium and suxamethonium. A deficiency in plasma activity of this enzyme may result in prolonged muscular paralysis and subsequently the need for an extended duration of mechanical ventilation. We report the case of a 65-year-old patient who was diagnosed with butyrylcholinesterase deficiency for the first time during elective surgery. Neuromuscular monitoring constitutes a central diagnostic asset in ensuring patient safety. |
| PubMedSearch : Zoller_2014_Anasthesiol.Intensivmed.Notfallmed.Schmerzther_49_8 |
| PubMedID: 24446003 |
Zoller M, Walther S (2014)
[Residual relaxant block due to pseudocholinesterase deficiency - First manifestation in an elderly patient]
Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther
49 :8
Zoller M, Walther S (2014)
Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther
49 :8