Review of neuromuscular blockers.
Neuromuscular blockers are primarily used as adjuncts in procedures requiring general anesthetics. Some agents have had a long, romantic history while others are relatively new or still in clinical trials. The following is a brief review of the history, mechanism of action, and potential adverse effects of neuromuscular blockers.
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Abington Memorial Hospital, Pennsylvania.
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D001049:Apnea / Q000139:chemically induced; D006636:Histamine Release; D006801:Humans; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology*; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D003473:Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology
D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents; D003473:Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents