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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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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23498049/