 Neuromuscular Blockade
"Neuromuscular Blockade" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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The intentional interruption of transmission at the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION by external agents, usually neuromuscular blocking agents. It is distinguished from NERVE BLOCK in which nerve conduction (NEURAL CONDUCTION) is interrupted rather than neuromuscular transmission. Neuromuscular blockade is commonly used to produce MUSCLE RELAXATION as an adjunct to anesthesia during surgery and other medical procedures. It is also often used as an experimental manipulation in basic research. It is not strictly speaking anesthesia but is grouped here with anesthetic techniques. The failure of neuromuscular transmission as a result of pathological processes is not included here.
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D019148
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E03.706 E05.635
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| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 3 | | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Neuromuscular Blockade" by people in Profiles.
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Harman A, Tung A, Fox C, Lien CA. Heuristics, Overconfidence, and Experience: Impact on Monitoring Depth of Neuromuscular Blockade. Anesth Analg. 2019 06; 128(6):1057-1059.
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Murphy GS, Szokol JW, Avram MJ, Greenberg SB, Shear TD, Deshur M, Benson J, Newmark RL, Maher CE. Comparison of the TOFscan and the TOF-Watch SX during Recovery of Neuromuscular Function. Anesthesiology. 2018 11; 129(5):880-888.
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Murphy GS, Szokol JW, Avram MJ, Greenberg SB, Shear TD, Vender JS, Parikh KN, Patel SS, Patel A. Residual Neuromuscular Block in the Elderly: Incidence and Clinical Implications. Anesthesiology. 2015 Dec; 123(6):1322-36.
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Dutton RP, Donati F. A twitch in time. Anesth Analg. 2014 Aug; 119(2):230-1.
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Murphy GS, Szokol JW, Greenberg SB, Shear T, Avram MJ. In response. Anesth Analg. 2014 Mar; 118(3):692-3.
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Hall JB. Point: Should paralytic agents be routinely used in severe ARDS? Yes. Chest. 2013 Nov; 144(5):1440-1442.
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Hall JB. Rebuttal from Dr Hall. Chest. 2013 Nov; 144(5):1445-1446.
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Murphy GS, Szokol JW, Avram MJ, Greenberg SB, Shear T, Vender JS, Gray J, Landry E. Postoperative residual neuromuscular blockade is associated with impaired clinical recovery. Anesth Analg. 2013 Jul; 117(1):133-41.
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Murphy GS, Szokol JW, Avram MJ, Greenberg SB, Marymont JH, Vender JS, Gray J, Landry E, Gupta DK. Intraoperative acceleromyography monitoring reduces symptoms of muscle weakness and improves quality of recovery in the early postoperative period. Anesthesiology. 2011 Nov; 115(5):946-54.
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Brull SJ, Murphy GS. Residual neuromuscular block: lessons unlearned. Part II: methods to reduce the risk of residual weakness. Anesth Analg. 2010 Jul; 111(1):129-40.
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