Abstract
Objective To investigate the effects of different degrees of neuromuscular blockade (NMB) induced by rocuronium on facial nerve evoked-electromyographic (EEMG) monitoring in patients undergoing resection of acoustic neuroma.Methods Thirty-five ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of both sexes,aged 20-64 yr,with body mass index ≤30 kg/m2,scheduled for elective resection of acoustic neuroma under general anesthesia,were included in the study.Anesthesia was induced with midazolam,fentanyl and propofol.The patients were mechanically ventilated after tracheal intubation.Facial nerve EEMG monitoring and peripheral NMB monitoring were performed simultaneously during operation.Facial nerve EEMG was monitored using the Epoch XP2000 multichannel electrophysiological nerve monitoring system (Axon Co.,USA),facial nerve was stimulated and evoked potential of orbicularis oculi was recorded during operation.Peripheral NMB degrees were monitored with TOF-Watch SX monitor (Organon Co.Holland).After rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg was injected intravenously,the facial nerve EEMG responses were monitored when the degree of NMB (T1) was at 100%,75%,50%,25% and 0 of the control height.The amplitude and latency of EEMG were recorded.The amplitude reservation ratio (the ratio of the amplitude of EEMG monitored to the baseline value) was calculated.Linear correlation of the amplitude reservation ratio or latency of EEMG with the degree of NMB was analyzed.Results No EEMG response was elicited when the degree of NMB was 100% in 6 patients.The lirear regression equation of the interaction between the degree of NMB (X) and the amplitude reservation ratio (Y) was Y =1 - 0.787 X,the coefficient of determination was 0.898 ( P < 0.05) and the correlation coefficient was - 0.947 ( P < 0.05).The correlation coefficient between the latency of EEMG and the degree of NMB was 0.328 ( P < 0.05).Conclusion When the degree of NMB is maintained at 25 %-50%,facial nerve EEMG can be monitored effectively and body movement can be avoided during resection of acoustic neuroma. Key words: Androstanols; Neuromuscular blockade; Facial nerve; Electromyography
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