Perioperative Use of Neuromuscular Monitoring
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Postoperative residual weakness continues to have a significant negative effect on patient safety and postoperative respiratory complications. Residual weakness can be significantly reduced with the use of neuromuscular ...
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Postoperative residual weakness continues to have a significant negative effect on patient safety and postoperative respiratory complications. Residual weakness can be significantly reduced with the use of neuromuscular monitoring whenever a neuromuscular blocking agent is used. Quantitative monitoring is the only approach to obtain an objective, real-time measurement of the train-of-four ratio (TOFR). An understanding of the mechanisms of action of neuromuscular blocking agents and of reversal agents is key to their appropriate use in a variety of patient populations and clinical scenarios.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:Analyze the difference between quantitative and qualitative neuromuscular monitoring and evaluate their use in clinical practiceApply changes in practice that will decrease residual neuromuscular block and improve patient safetyEvaluate the impact of residual neuromuscular blockade on OR and PACU productivity
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