Sugammadex for reversal of neuromuscular blockade: A retrospective analysis of clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness in a single center [PDF]
, 2016 OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical and economic impact of introducing a rocuronium-neostigmine-sugammadex strategy into a cisatracurium-neostigmine regimen for neuromuscular block (NMB) management.
BARATTO, FABIO +3 more
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Effect of pneumoperitoneum on the recovery from intense neuromuscular blockade by rocuronium in healthy patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2014 BackgroundThis study investigated the effect of pneumoperitoneum on the recovery from intense neuromuscular blockade by rocuronium in healthy patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery.MethodsThirty adult patients undergoing laparoscopic ...
Hong Soon Kim +4 more
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A fresh look at paralytics in the critically ill: real promise and real concern. [PDF]
, 2012 Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), or "paralytics," often are deployed in the sickest patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) when usual care fails.
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Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2015 Background and Aims: Obese patients are more vulnerable to residual neuromuscular block (NMB) and its associated complications in the post-operative period. This study was carried out to compare neostigmine induced reversal of vecuronium in normal weight,
Shilpa Bhimasen Joshi +2 more
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Evaluación del bloqueo neuromuscular en niños al momento de la reversión del bloqueo y de la retirada de la cánula endotraqueal [PDF]
, 2011 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Studies show the importance of monitoring neuromuscular function in preventing the residual block. However, most anesthesiologists in their daily practice base their evaluation of the recovery of neuromuscular function on ...
Romero, Fernanda Elizabeth +2 more
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National survey on the use of neuromuscular blockers and reversal in adult, pediatric and pregnant patients. [PDF]
Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care Journal (PACCJ)Introduction This study presents the findings of an Italian investiga- tion through SIAATIP - Italian Society of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Pediatric Intensive Care - aimed at gather- ing data on current anesthetic practices related to the use of ...
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A pilot study of the Earable device to measure facial muscle and eye movement tasks among healthy volunteers [PDF]
, 2022 Many neuromuscular disorders impair function of cranial nerve enervated muscles. Clinical assessment of cranial muscle function has several limitations. Clinician rating of symptoms suffers from inter-rater variation, qualitative or semi-quantitative scoring, and limited ability to capture infrequent or fluctuating symptoms.
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Application of peripheral nerve and muscle ultrasound in neuromuscular diseases
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2023 Peripheral nerve and muscle ultrasound (hereinafter referred to as neuromuscular ultrasound) has been increasingly widely used in neuromuscular diseases, which can not only reflect the morphological characteristics of neuromuscular, but also serve as an ...
LIU Ming‑sheng
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Adverse events of sugammadex that occurred in a Korean population [PDF]
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2022 Background With increasing use, the incidence of adverse events associated with sugammadex, a neuromuscular blockade reverser, is increasing. This study aimed to identify and analyze cases of adverse events caused by sugammadex reported in Korean ...
Woong Han +5 more
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Medication Complications in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. [PDF]
, 2017 The need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is a marker of disease severity for which multiple medications are required. The therapy causes physiologic changes that impact drug pharmacokinetics.
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