title: Advantages of and guidelines for using neuromuscular blocking agents.
abstract: Neuromuscular blocking agents, although not commonly used in veterinary practice, should be considered when muscle relaxation is needed to facilitate surgical exposure and minimize tissue trauma. These drugs should be administered only once respiration has been controlled and anesthetic agents have been administered to induce unconsciousness and analgesia. Following administration of neuromuscular blocking drugs, neuromuscular and cardiovascular function must be monitored.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Ilkiw
mesh_terms: D000759:Adjuvants, Anesthesia; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
chemical_list: D000759:Adjuvants, Anesthesia; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents