Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of antihistamine therapy for withdrawal movements caused by rocuronium injection. One hundred seventy one ASA I-II adults undergoing elective surgery were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Patients in the control group (Group C) were premedicated with 2 mL normal saline, and those in the antihistamine group (Group A) were pre-medicated with 2 mL (45.5 mg) pheniramine maleate. After the administration of thiopental sodium 5 mg/kg, rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg was injected. Withdrawal movements were assessed using a four-grade scale. The administration of antihistamine reveals lower grade of withdrawal movement after rocuronium injection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 879-882 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Korean medical science |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Oct |
Keywords
- Antihistamine
- Pain
- Rocuronium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)