Haemodynamic differences between pancuronium and vecuronium in an experimental pig model

ConclusionsThere are only minor haemodynamic differences when using pancuronium compared to vecuronium in the fentanyl‐pentobarbital‐midazolam‐N2O anesthetised domestic pigs. Furthermore, increasing doses of vecuronium have minimal haemodynamic effects.
Clinical relevanceExperimental studies in pigs using either pancuronium or vecuronium as a neuromuscular blocking agent are comparable with regard to cardiac and haemodynamic performance.

Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 1, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kristoffer Grong, Pirjo‐Riitta Salminen, Lodve Stangeland, Geir O. Dahle Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research