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Course:

Monitoring neuromuscular blockade: TOF and paralysis

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Continuing Education Credits:

0 CE

Course Presenter(s):

Alan Schwartz

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Date Added:

12/18/2024

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Course Overview

We review the anatomy of the neuromuscular junction and the mechanism of skeletal muscle activation (Train of Four or "TOF") for muscle movement. We also discuss steps for the use and monitoring of a neuromuscular paralytic (Succinylcholine) for the treatment of laryngospasm. 

Course Objectives

1. Learning the definition and presentation of laryngospasm

2. Observing potential treatments of laryngospasm

3. The anatomy of the neuromuscular junction

4. The monitoring and documentation of paralysis

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Monitoring neuromuscular blockade: TOF and paralysis
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10/1/2023 to 9/30/2025.

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