Conclusion: In patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery, it is safe to use neostigmine and atropine combination before extubation to avoid residual neuromuscular blockade associated with the use of non-depolarizing myorelaxants. Why does neostigmine cause bradycardia? The neostigmine-induced bradycardia is caused by its anticholinesterase effect which results in accumulation of acetylcholine andRead More →
The transfusion won’t hurt. A transfusion of one unit of red blood cells usually takes 2 to 4 hours. A transfusion of one unit of platelets takes about 30 to 60 minutes. Is platelet transfusion the same as blood transfusion? Types of Blood Transfusions A red blood cell transfusion mayRead More →
Adriamycin is given by injection during a chemotherapy infusion. If the dose of Adriamycin that you are being given is very thick, it may be given as a “push” injection, rather than through an intravenous drip. The drug will be delivered in a large plastic syringe, which will be attachedRead More →