The neuromuscular transmission monitor. A clinical assessment and comparison with a force transducer.
The neuromuscular transmission monitor (NTM) is a new device for measuring neuromuscular transmission during anaesthesia. We have assessed its use in comparison with a force transducer and found for single twitch and train-of-four modes that there was a strong positive correlation between the two methods. This device appears reliable in use and provides a satisfactory alternative to conventional neuromuscular monitoring.
Windsor
J P
JP
Sebel
P S
PS
Flynn
P J
PJ
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