• Journal of critical care · Mar 2009

    Review

    Neuromuscular monitoring: old issues, new controversies.

    • Aaron F Kopman.
    • Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10021, USA. akopman@nyc.rr.com
    • J Crit Care. 2009 Mar 1;24(1):11-20.

    Abstract"Expert" editorial opinion suggests that objective or quantitative neuromuscular monitors should be used whenever nondepolarizing blocking agents are administered. It is clear that this advice has by and large fallen on deaf ears. A sizeable number of clinicians here (North America) and abroad (Europe) fail to use even conventional peripheral nerve stimulators routinely. This chapter will explore potential reasons for and consequences of this disconnect between academia and "the real world." Along the way, we will examine such questions as how do we define and measure adequate recovery from nondepolarizing block. What are the limitations of clinical tests of recovery such as the "head-lift test?" What is the incidence of undetected postoperative residual curarization (PORC)? Does neuromuscular monitoring reduce the frequency of PORC? How will the availability of sugammadex alter the above discussion?

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