Transient Asystole after Sugammadex Administration for Immediate Reversal of Deep Blockade while on Dexmedetomidine Infusion in a Super Obese Patient

Sugammadex is increasingly used to reverse aminosteroid neuromuscular blocking agents. Dosing is calculated based on actual body weight, even for those who are obese. We report a case where a super obese patient (BMI 58.5 kg/m2) developed asystole, following coadministration with dexmedetomidine, fo...

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Main Authors: Michal Gajewski, Sorochi Esochaghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2709568