The most
important indication for using muscle relaxants in children is the
use of endotracheal intubation. The well-defined characteristics
of muscle relaxants for this indication include fast onset of action,
reliable potency and duration of effect. More...
The monitoring of neuromuscular blockade often still relies on clinical
judgement. Moreover, there are substantial national differences
in the use of reversal agents. More...
Neuromuscular blocking agents (NBAs) were brought into clinical
practice over 50 years ago as adjuvants to inhalation anesthesia
and to facilitate surgery.More...