Definition
Neuromuscular blocking agents are a class of drugs primarily indicated for use as an adjunct to anesthesia. Neuromuscular blocking drugs relax skeletal muscles and induce paralysis.
Purpose
Neuromuscular blockers are indicated for a wide variety of uses in a hospital setting, from surgery to trauma care. In surgery, they are used to prepare patients for intubation before being placed on a ventilator and to suppress the patient's spontaneous breathing once on a ventilator.
Description
Neuromuscular...
Source: Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders, ©2005 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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