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Traditionally, anaesthetists evaluate the effect of neuromuscular blocking agents clinically: we observe the fasciculations following injection of succinylcholine, the movements of the reservoir bag, the spontaneous movements of the patient, head lift, etc.
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Viby-Mogensen, J. (1995). Should Neuromuscular Transmission Be Monitored Routinely During Anaesthesia?. In: Schwilden, H., Stoeckel, H. (eds) Control and Automation in Anaesthesia. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-79573-2_10
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