Reduction of Rocuronium-induced Injection Pain With Aspiration of Blood
Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2024-09-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about reduction of rocuronium injection pain in
participants receiving general anesthesia. The main question aims to answer is whether
diluting rocuronium with blood can reduce rocuronium injection pain. Rocuronium is a rapid
onset muscle relaxant used in general anesthesia. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic.
Researchers will
• inject diluted rocuronium in participant's intravenous catheter during induction. • record
withdrawal movement and rocuronium onset time and duration measured by train-of-four (TOF).
Researchers will compare between rocuronium diluted with blood, lidocaine and normal saline
to see if blood can reduce rocuronium injection pain.