Use of neuromuscular blocking drugs in the critically ill patient

D. B. Coursin, R. C. Prielipp

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Abstract

Neuromuscular blocking drugs are used routinely to facilitate the care of critically ill patients of all ages. This article addresses current uses and concerns about the appropriate administration of these drugs. Several important topics are highlighted, including basic physiology of neuromuscular transmission, blocker pharmacology, drug selection, monitoring, and future areas of research.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)957-981
Number of pages25
JournalCritical Care Clinics
Volume11
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995

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