Ep 236: 3 Updated Guidelines for Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Episode 236 of the Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs podcast, hosted by Jeremy Stanley, titled "Ep 236: 3 Updated Guidelines for Neuromuscular Blocking Agents" was published on March 21, 2023 and runs 21 minutes.
March 21, 2023 ·21m · Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Summary
Even in 2023, residual paralysis from neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) is still a problem. Recently a task force developed by the ASA released guidelines for the reversal of NMBA. Jeremy and Sass examine these guidelines and talk about what they mean for current anesthesia practice. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: Background on this report and the three primary reasons for these guidelines. (2:30) What to know about the Train of Four ratio (6:34) The first three recommendations the guidelines provide. (10:31) Recommendations four through seven. (17:33) The final recommendation about atracurium and cisatracurium. (26:23) About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/ Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
Episode Description
Even in 2023, residual paralysis from neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) is still a problem. Recently a task force developed by the ASA released guidelines for the reversal of NMBA. Jeremy and Sass examine these guidelines and talk about what they mean for current anesthesia practice.
Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:
- Background on this report and the three primary reasons for these guidelines. (2:30)
- What to know about the Train of Four ratio (6:34)
- The first three recommendations the guidelines provide. (10:31)
- Recommendations four through seven. (17:33)
- The final recommendation about atracurium and cisatracurium. (26:23)
About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/
Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
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