Use of Norcuron in the course of different surgical interactions.

Abstract

Norcuron has been used for intubation and short-term relaxation in 21 cases and for maintaining neuromuscular blockade during major operations of 48 patients suffering from severe clinical conditions. The drug assured in all cases relaxation for the required period and longer operations could also be performed, if required, with the repetition of doses. According to the observations Norcuron proved to be a muscle relaxant of medium duration of action which may be combined with drugs commonly used for premedication, as well as with narcotics introducing and maintaining anaesthesia. The special advantage of the drug is that virtually it does not influence the circulatory parameters and its action may be reliably antagonized.