Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

A bolus of cisatracurium (0.2 mg/kg) was also used. To avoid inspiratory efforts, 0.05 mg/kg cisatracurium was administered every 40 minutes. Fluid administration with crystalloids, anesthesia deepness, use of fentanyl or remifentanil for pain management, and use of vasoactive drugs were at the discretion of the attending anesthesiologist. ................
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