Neuro-muscular block, its reversion and monitoring (review article)

Muscle relaxants are often given during general anesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation. However, lingering effects after the end of anesthesia can lead to respiratory failure in the intensive care unit. Strategies to reduce these adverse events include monitoring for neuromuscular blockade, the use of short-acting drugs, and active pharmacological withdrawal before extubation. We analyzed the medical literature on neuromuscular block, its reversal and monitoring in neuromuscular block.