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Erschienen in: Current Anesthesiology Reports 2/2018

01.06.2018 | Neuromuscular Blockade (GS Murphy, Section Editor)

Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

verfasst von: Letha Mathews, Jesse M. Ehrenfeld

Erschienen in: Current Anesthesiology Reports | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a brief review of the literature around the relationship between the use of neuromuscular blocking drugs and subsequent postoperative pulmonary complications.

Recent Findings

A recent series of retrospective studies evaluating the use of neuromuscular blocking agents and postoperative complications have demonstrated growing evidence for a clear relationship between the use of the agents and downstream complications. The frequency of postoperative respiratory problems seems to be mitigated to some degree through the appropriate use of reversal agents.

Summary

Care should be exercised when administering neuromuscular blocking agents during surgical procedures. Appropriate monitoring of neuromuscular transmission should be used along with a strategy to provide adequate reversal at the end of the surgical procedure.
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Metadaten
Titel
Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
verfasst von
Letha Mathews
Jesse M. Ehrenfeld
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2018
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Anesthesiology Reports / Ausgabe 2/2018
Elektronische ISSN: 2167-6275
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-018-0272-7

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