Extravascular injection of neuromuscular blocking drugs: A systematic review of current evidence and management
Authors' conclusion
According to the current literature, extravasation of NMBDs results in an unpredictable neuromuscular block.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with paravenous or subcutaneous injection of neuromuscular blocking drugs9 articles
- Outcome
- Neuromuscular block after NMBD extravasation
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Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Slower onset of neuromuscular block, median delay
20 min
Residual neuromuscular block at end of surgery (patients)
9
Prolonged postoperative monitoring in recovery room, median time
4 h
Further pooled results
NMBD used
- Rocuronium (cases)
- 9
- Vecuronium (cases)
- 2
- Pancuronium (cases)
- 1
Original publication
Extravascular injection of neuromuscular blocking drugs: A systematic review of current evidence and management. Eur J Anaesthesiol. Published 27 February 2024. doi:10.
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