Neuromuscular function: assessment of neuromuscular
function primarily includes physical
examination. On occasions, it may include
neuromuscular blockade monitor, as it is
suggested to be effective in detecting
neuromuscular dysfunction. It is agreed that
assessment of neuromuscular function identifies
potential complications, reduces adverse
outcomes and should be done during emergence
and recovery.
" It is recommended that assessment of
neuromuscular functions should be performed
during emergence and recovery
for patients who have received nondepolarizing
neuromuscular blocking
agents or who have medical conditions
associated with neuromuscular dysfunction.
– Mental status: assessment of mental status can
detect complications and reduces adverse
outcomes.
" It is recommended to assess mental status
periodically during emergence and recovery.
– Temperature: routine assessment of patient
temperature detects complications and
reduces adverse outcomes.
" It is recommended to assess patient
temperature periodically during emergence
and recovery.
– Pain: routine assessment and monitoring of
pain detects complications and reduces
adverse outcomes.
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