title: Disadvantages of neuromuscular blocking agents.
abstract: Neuromuscular blocking agents have few indications and significant contraindications or problems associated with their use. The need for controlled ventilation and the difficulties of monitoring anesthetic depth when using neuromuscular blocking agents are overriding factors that mitigate against their routine use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hubbell
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D000075202:Contraindications; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents