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The Effect of Age on the Incidence of Postoperative Residual Neuromuscular Blockade
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Age and incidence of residual neuromuscular blockade for Residual Neuromuscular Blockade in Elderly Patients. Completed, enrolled 300 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Residual neuromuscular blockade is frequently observed in the early postoperative period when patients have received a general anesthetic with muscle relaxants. At the present time it is uncertain whether certain patient populations are at greater risk for this common anesthetic complication. However, it is possible that elderly surgical patients may exhibit a higher incidence of residual neuromuscular blockade. The aim of this clinical trial is to determine the incidence of residual neuromuscular blockade in a cohort of younger (ages 18-50) and older (ages 70-90) patients undergoing surgery and general anesthesia.
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An older cohort is anticipated to have a higher incidence of residual neuromuscular blockade