Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neuromuscular blocking agents and monitoring in the equine patient.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Martin-Flores, Manuel
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
This article briefly reviews the physiology of the neuromuscular junction and the pharmacologic mechanisms of neuromuscular blocking agents. The clinical use of modern agents is discussed. Monitoring techniques used to assess the level of neuromuscular block and to exclude residual paralysis at the end of an anesthetic procedure are reviewed.
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