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Prolonged paralysis after long-term infusion of neuromuscular blocking agents

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Kuteifan, K., Baziz, A., Martin-Barbaz, F. et al. Prolonged paralysis after long-term infusion of neuromuscular blocking agents. Intensive Care Med 20, 461–462 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01710668

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