Comparison of the trapezius and the adductor pollicis muscle as predictor of good intubating conditions: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adequate muscle relaxation is important for ensuring optimal conditions for intubation. Although acceleromyography of the adductor pollicis muscle is commonly used to assess conditions for intubation, we hypothesized that acceleromyography of the trapezius is more indicative of optimal intubating conditions. The primary outcome was the difference between both measurement sites with regard to prediction of good or acceptable intubating conditions.

Methods

Neuromuscular blockade after injection of rocuronium 0.3 mg/kg IV was measured simultaneously with acceleromyography of the adductor pollicis muscle and the trapezius muscle in sixty female patients, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I to III, undergoing general anesthesia for gynecologic surge

SUBMITTER: Soltesz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5561588 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature