Monitoring recovery from rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block using acceleromyography at the trapezius versus the adductor pollicis muscle: an observational trial

Conclusions We conclude that recording evoked acceleromyographic responses at the trapezius muscle is an acceptable alternative when monitoring from the adductor pollicis muscle is compromised. Nevertheless, we caution that recording a 90% TOF response at the trapezius muscle may overestimate functional recovery from the neuromuscular blockade. This trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov identifier, NCT01849198.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research