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[Muscle Relaxants and Neuromuscular Monitoring - Introduction for a Safe Clinical Application]

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Publisher Thieme
Date 2012 May 26
PMID 22628025
Citations 2
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Abstract

The use of muscle relaxants facilitates endotracheal intubation and ameliorates the conditions of surgery. But, their use should be controlled - otherwise there will be postoperative residual curarisation which can lead to patient discomfort up to severe medical complications. Therefore, an appropriate surveillance via objective neuromuscular monitoring is essential. This article gives a review of the basic principles of muscle relaxants, their clinical application and the surveillance of their effects and degradation.

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