Neuromuscular block monitoring by smartphone application (i-TOF^© system): an observational pilot study.

ABSTRACT: Neuromuscular block monitoring is recommended by international guidelines to improve myorelaxation during surgery and reduce the risk of postoperative residual curarization. We conducted a pilot study to verify the efficacy of i-TOF, a wireless neuromuscular monitoring device connectable to a smartphone, comparing it with TOF WATCH SX. We enrolled 53 patients who underwent general anesthesia. For each patient, we recorded by both devices, in different time intervals, train-of-four (TOF) count/ratio after induction to general anesthesia (TI0-TI3) and during recovery (TR0-TR3). Moreover, post-tetanic count (PTC) was evaluated during deep neuromuscular block (TP0-TP2). We noticed no significant differences between the devices in recorded mean values of TOF ratio, TOF count, and PTC analyzed a

SUBMITTER: Schiavoni L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7576770 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature