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Qualitative Neuromuscular Monitoring: Patterns of Stimulation, Site of Monitoring, and Accuracy in Detecting Residual Neuromuscular Blockade

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Muscle paralysis is a component of many general anesthetics, and monitoring of neuromuscular function is integral to ensuring complete and safe recovery.

Recent Findings

Recommendations for qualitative neuromuscular blockade have been well-described in the literature for decades; however practitioners frequently do not follow recommendations, resulting in patient harm from inadequate reversal of paralysis.

Summary

This review will focus on evidence-based techniques for patterns of stimulation, sites of monitoring, and accuracy in detecting residual neuromuscular blockade; furthermore, the review will also discuss barriers to implementation of best practices.

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Asbahi, M., Soto, R. Qualitative Neuromuscular Monitoring: Patterns of Stimulation, Site of Monitoring, and Accuracy in Detecting Residual Neuromuscular Blockade. Curr Anesthesiol Rep 8, 130–133 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-018-0268-3

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