Considerations in Neuromuscular Blockade in the ICU: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Neuromuscular blocking agents are regularly used in the intensive care unit (ICU) to facilitate mechanical ventilation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and patient-ventilator dyssynchronies. However, prolonged neuromuscular blockade is associated with adverse effects like ICU-acq...

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Main Authors: Jessica D. Workum, Stephanie H.V. Janssen, Hugo R.W. Touw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Critical Care
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8780979