A 21 year old lady with a history of hypersensitivity to neostigmine is posted for an elective caesarean section under general anaesthesia. The best muscle relaxant of choice in this patient should be –
Correct Answer: Atracurium
Description: This patient has allergy (hypersensitivity) to neostigmine, So it cannot be used for reversal. Therefore in this condition, non-depolarizing muscle relaxants in which reversal can be avoided should be used :- Atracurium, cisatracurium, mivacurium.
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