Effects of paralysis with pancuronium bromide on joint mobility in premature infants.

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serval:BIB_CE16E91298B4
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Effects of paralysis with pancuronium bromide on joint mobility in premature infants.
Journal
Journal of Pediatrics
Author(s)
Fanconi S., Ensner S., Knecht B.
ISSN
0022-3476
Publication state
Published
Issued date
1995
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
127
Number
1
Pages
134-136
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Comparative Study ; Journal Article
Abstract
To study the effects of muscle paralysis on joint mobility, we compared eight premature infants treated with pancuronium bromide with a control group. A significant reduction was observed in hip and knee flexion, and in ankle dorsal extension, which tended to resolve in time. We conclude that muscle paralysis reduces the mobility of selected joints; spontaneous activity appears to prevent long-term contractures.
Keywords
Ankle, Hip, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Knee Joint, Muscle Contraction, Muscles, Pancuronium, Paralysis, Prospective Studies, Respiration, Artificial, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
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