Sugammadex Compared With Neostigmin/Atropin for Neuromuscular Block Reversal in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Summary

Incomplete recovery of neuromuscular function after surgery can lead to respiratory complications. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are prone to respiratory complications after surgery. Neostigmin and sugammadex are used for neuromuscular reversal. The aim of this study was to compare sugammadex and neostigmin regarding efficacy, incidence of respiratory complications and cost in patients undergoing surgery for OSA

Timeline

Start

2012-01

Primary completion

2014-06

Completion

2014-06

Publications

• Background Jones RK, Caldwell JE, Brull SJ, Soto RG. Reversal of profound rocuronium-induced blockade with sugammadex: a randomized comparison with neostigmine. Anesthesiology. 2008 Nov;109(5):816-24. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818a3fee.
• Background Khuenl-Brady KS, Wattwil M, Vanacker BF, Lora-Tamayo JI, Rietbergen H, Alvarez-Gomez JA. Sugammadex provides faster reversal of vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade compared with neostigmine: a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial. Anesth Analg. 2010 Jan 1;110(1):64-73. doi: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181ac53c3. Epub 2009 Aug 27.
• Background Kaw R, Pasupuleti V, Walker E, Ramaswamy A, Foldvary-Schafer N. Postoperative complications in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Chest. 2012 Feb;141(2):436-441. doi: 10.1378/chest.11-0283. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

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