Hemodynamic effects of naloxone in anaphylactic shock

✍ Scribed by WG Barsan; JR Hedges; S Syverud

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1985
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 149 KB
• Volume: 14
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1097-6760
• DOI: 10.1016/s0196-0644(85)80373-5

✦ Synopsis

and intubation delay of 5 minutes or longer (6). Inadequate documentation of neurologic examination prior to blockade was noted in 6 of 25 succinylcholine and 9 of 94 pancuronium cases. Failure to sedate patients who might be aware of paralysis occurred in 3 of 25 succinylcholine and 8 of 94 pancuronium uses. Neuromuscular blocking agents facilitate expeditious management of selected critical patients in the ED. Their prudent use requires anticipation of potential complications, preparation for surgical airway should intubation fail, documentation of physical examination before paralysis and prior sedation when patient responds to pain.