Updated review on the use of neuromuscular blockade during intraoperative motor-evoked potential monitoring in the modern anesthesia era

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Transcranial electrical stimulation motor-evoked potentials (Tc-MEP) monitoring is a common practice in neurosurgery to prevent postoperative neurological damage. However, the use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) during Tc-MEP monitoring is a subject of controversy. In addition, the effectiveness of sugammadex, a selective reversal agent, in the context of Tc-MEP monitoring requires further investigation. This review aimed to clarify the considerations involved in achieving optimal Tc-MEP monitoring while ensuring patient safety. Preoperative patient selection, comorbidity assessment, motor power evaluation, and the nature of the planned surgery are critical factors. Accurate paralysis assessment, continuous NMBA infusion, and post-tetanic stimulation techniques are essential for achieving optimal partial NMB. The decision to administer an NMB during Tc-MEP monitoring necessitates a careful evaluation of the balance between accuracy and potential complications. This review emphasizes the challenges associated with NMB administration during Tc-MEP monitoring and highlights the need for personalized patient assessment.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:38

Enthalten in:

Journal of anesthesia - 38(2024), 1 vom: 01. Feb., Seite 114-124

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Phoowanakulchai, Sirima [VerfasserIn]
Kawaguchi, Masahiko [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Anesthetics
Brain surgery
Journal Article
Neuromuscular blockade
Review
Spine surgery
Transcranial electrical stimulation motor-evoked potentials

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Date Completed 25.01.2024

Date Revised 24.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00540-023-03265-6

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM363363726