Simão Esteves, Filinto Correia de Barros, Catarina S Nunes, Andreia Puga, Blandina Gomes, Fernando Abelha, Humberto Machado, Milene Ferreira, Nuno Fernandes, Paula Vítor, Sandra Pereira, Teresa A Lapa, Vítor Pinho-Oliveira
BACKGROUND: Although the use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) optimizes surgical conditions and facilitates tracheal intubation, it can lead to residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB), with postoperative complications. This study aimed to assess RNMB incidence and management in Portugal. METHODS: Prospective observational study of patients admitted for elective surgery requiring general anesthesia with nondepolarizing NMBAs between July 2018 and July 2019 at 10 Portuguese hospitals...
2023: Porto Biomedical Journal