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Intraoperative Neuromuscular Monitoring: Electromyography Monitor Versus Peripheral Nerve Stimulator. Does the Face

Edison E Villalobos1, Stephania Paredes Padilla1, Sorin J Brull2

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.

Journal of Medical Cases
|March 13, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring is more sensitive than qualitative TOF assessments in pediatric anesthesia. This case highlights potential risks of residual neuromuscular block with qualitative methods during surgery.

Keywords:
Neuromuscular blockNeuromuscular blocking agentsPeripheral nerve stimulatorQuantitative neuromuscular monitorTrain-of-four

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