Neuromuscular blockade in the emergency department.
This article presents a comprehensive review of neuromuscular blocking agents and their uses in the emergency department. These medicines are divided into two categories: depolarizing relaxants (including succinylcholine and decamethonium) and nondepolarizing relaxants (including d-tubocurarine, pancuronium, atracurium, and vecuronium). Also reviewed are pharmaco-kinetics, toxicity, and principal applications of these important agents.
Batlan
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois.
Zaid
G J
GJ
Johnston
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WC
D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents