Neuromuscular blockade in children
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo
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55(3): 105-10, May-June 2000. tab, graf
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RESUMO
Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) have been widely used to control patients who need to be immobilized for some kind of medical intervention, such as an invasive procedure or synchronism with mechanical ventilation. The purpose of this monograph is to review the pharmacology of the NMBAs, to compare the main differences between the neuromuscular junction in neonates, infants, toddlers and adults, and moreover to discuss their indications in critically ill pediatric patients. Continuous improvement of knowledge about NMBAs pharmacology, adverse effects, and the many other remaining unanswered questions about neuromuscular junction and neuromuscular blockade in children is essential for the correct use of these drugs. Therefore, the indication of these agents in pediatrics is determined with extreme judiciousness. Computorized (Medline 1990-2000) and active search of articles were the mechanisms used in this review
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Asunto principal:
Bloqueo Neuromuscular
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Bloqueantes Neuromusculares
Límite:
Adulto
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Humanos
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Lactante
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Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade de Säo Paulo/BR
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