• J Pain Symptom Manage · Aug 2021

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    Sugammadex to reverse neuromuscular blockade prior to withdrawal of life support.

    • Rafael Lemus, Will Guider, Samantha W Gee, Lisa Humphrey, and Joseph D Tobias.
    • Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA. Electronic address: Rafael.Lemus@Nationwidechildrens.org.
    • J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Aug 1; 62 (2): 438-442.

    AbstractIn certain end-of-life scenarios, pharmacologic reversal of neuromuscular blockade may be indicated. However, given the depth of blockade frequently necessitated in the ICU setting, rapid reversal of neuromuscular blockade is generally not feasible with conventional reversal agents such as neostigmine that inhibit acetylcholinesterase. Sugammadex is a novel pharmacologic agent for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade that acts by directly encapsulating steroidal neuromuscular blocking agents and providing effective 1:1 binding of rocuronium or vecuronium. This unique mechanism of action is rapid and allows for complete reversal and recovery of neuromuscular function. We report the use of sugammadex to reverse neuromuscular blockade prior to compassionate extubation in three pediatric patients. Its clinical use in children is reviewed, potential applications in the palliative care arena discussed, and dosing algorithms presented.Published by Elsevier Inc.

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