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Erschienen in: Current Anesthesiology Reports 2/2020

31.03.2020 | Neuromuscular Blockade (GS Murphy, Section Editor)

Incidence and Risk Factors for Postoperative Residual Neuromuscular Blockade

verfasst von: Roy Soto

Erschienen in: Current Anesthesiology Reports | Ausgabe 2/2020

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

To define the incidence of residual neuromuscular blockade (rNMB) and identify patients at risk.

Recent Findings

Incidence of rNMB continues to be high, and risk factors are complex and difficult to predict. Sequelae of rNMB, however, are significant.

Summary

Despite literature describing the significance of rNMB on patient safety, the incidence continues to be high, and risk factors are difficult to predict. Patient, anesthetic, and surgical risk factors all contribute, and an understanding of the unique risks for each individual patient is required to properly prevent rNMB.
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Metadaten
Titel
Incidence and Risk Factors for Postoperative Residual Neuromuscular Blockade
verfasst von
Roy Soto
Publikationsdatum
31.03.2020
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Anesthesiology Reports / Ausgabe 2/2020
Elektronische ISSN: 2167-6275
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-020-00386-6

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