Why the study?
Does thumb acceleration differ from thenar electromyography in evaluating the neuromuscular blocking properties of alcuronium in ASA physical status I patients?
Population
14 ASA physical status I patients
Comparison
Thumb acceleration (Acc) technique vs Thenar electromyography (EMG) technique
Design
Other
Authors
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Acc overestimates block depth and duration vs EMG; leaves open optimal monitoring method for alcuronium dosing.
Does thumb acceleration differ from thenar electromyography in evaluating the neuromuscular blocking properties of alcuronium in ASA physical status I patients?
Clinically significant differences exist between thumb acceleration and thenar EMG when evaluating neuromuscular blocking drugs, highlighting the importance of the assessment method.
Meretoja et al. (1989) studied this question.
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