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  • Title: [Muscle relaxants in the ICU].
    Author: Schneider G.
    Journal: Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther; 2009 May; 44(5):358-64; quiz 366, 379. PubMed ID: 19440945.
    Abstract:
    Neuromuscular blockade in ICU patients has become less popular, in particular since non-invasive methods of artificial respiration have been introduced. Succinylcholine has numerous side effects. Due to its short onset, Rocuronium may be an alternative. The advantage of Atracurium and Cis-Atracurium is a largely organ-independent metabolism. In ICU patients, neuromuscular monitoring should be applied. Prolonged action and critical illness neuropathy are the most prominent side effects of neuromuscular blockade.
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