Korean J Anesthesiol.  2006 Jul;51(1):101-104. 10.4097/kjae.2006.51.1.101.

Anaphylaxis after Injection of Rocuronium: A case report

• Lee HM
• Song SO

• KMID: 2239903
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2006.51.1.101

Abstract

Anaphylaxis is one of major causes of morbidity and mortality during anesthesia. Even when treated appropriately, these reactions are usually unpredictable and potentially life-threatening. A 26-year-old male patient, who had previously undergone surgery under general and spinal anesthesia twice without any problems, was scheduled for a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. Lidocaine, thiopental sodium and rocuronium were injected sequentially to induce general anesthesia. Two minutes after the rocuronium injection, severe hypotension, tachycardia and bronchospasm developed, and delayed skin rashes appeared. These unexpected events resulted in the operation being aborted. The patient recovered without any significant complications under immediate proper intensive care.

Keyword

anaphylaxis; anesthesia; rocuronium

MeSH Terms

Adult
Anaphylaxis*
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, General
Anesthesia, Spinal
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Bronchial Spasm
Exanthema
Humans
Hypotension
Critical Care
Lidocaine
Male
Mortality
Tachycardia
Thiopental
Lidocaine
Thiopental