title: Neuromuscular relaxation and reversal: an update.
abstract: Neuromuscular relaxants are commonly used in the provision of general anesthesia for the majority of surgical procedures. After a brief overview of the physiology of the neuromuscular junction, pharmacology of both depolarizing and nondepolarizing muscle relaxants will be discussed. Attention will be given to side effects and factors that influence neuromuscular blockade including reversal agents. This article will provide the PACU nurse with the knowledge necessary to provide safe and effective nursing care.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine, Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesia, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009469:Neuromuscular Junction / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology*; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing
chemical_list: D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents