Accelerometry of Adductor Pollicis Muscle Predicts Recovery of Neuromuscular Blockade in Anesthetized Patients

Abstract

Impaired inspiratory flow and upper airway obstruction frequently occur during minimal neuromuscular blockade (TOF ratio 0.8), and extubation may put the patient at risk. Although a TOF ratio of unity predicts a high probability of adequate recovery from neuromuscular blockade, respiratory function can still be impaired.