Neuromuscular blockade in the elderly

The aim of the presented review is to highlight the clinical problem of postoperative residual curarization (PORC) following general anaesthesia in the elderly. Possible complications of PORC are described along with age-induced changes in pharmacokinetics of long and intermediate-acting neuromuscul...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Anaesthesiology intensive therapy : official publication of the Polish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy 2016-01, Vol.48 (4), p.257-260
1. Verfasser:	Stankiewicz-Rudnicki, Michał
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Anesthesia Recovery Period Humans Neuromuscular Blockade - adverse effects Neuromuscular Blockade - methods Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - administration & dosage Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - pharmacokinetics Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - pharmacology Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents - pharmacology Postoperative Complications
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Zusammenfassung:	The aim of the presented review is to highlight the clinical problem of postoperative residual curarization (PORC) following general anaesthesia in the elderly. Possible complications of PORC are described along with age-induced changes in pharmacokinetics of long and intermediate-acting neuromuscular blocking agents. This is intended to facilitate the selection and to promote appropriate intraoperative use of muscle relaxants in patients over the age of 65 years.
ISSN:	1642-5758 1731-2531
DOI:	10.5603/AIT.2016.0045