Abstract

Objective: In our study we aimed to compare the residual curarization after extubation with clinical observation using either rocuronium or atracurium which were antagonized with neostigmine.

Methods: Sixty patients in ASA I-II physical status undergoing abdominal hysterectomy operation were randomly assigned to two groups as: planned to apply rocuronium 0.6 mg.kg-1 to extubate with clinical observation (Group R); atracurium 0.5 mg.kg-1 to extubate with clinical observation (Group A). At the end of the operation all patients were antagonized with neostigmine. TOF values at extubation and at 1., 3., 5., 10. minutes after extubation, operation and anaesthesia times, total fentanyl, neuromuscular blocker agent and neostigmine doses were recorded.

Results: Demographic characteristics of the patients, duration of operation and anaesthesia, total fentanyl, neuromuscular blocker, neostigmine doses were similar in four groups. TOF ratio was

Key words: Neuromuscular block, monitoring, residual curarization, rocuronium, atracurium