Neuromuscular blocking agents are used to chemically paralyze skeletal muscle during surgery to:
How does skeletal muscle work normally?
An action potential triggers the release of acetylcholine into the neuromuscular junction, which binds to nicotinic receptors on the muscle and causes contraction. As acetylcholine is then degraded, the muscle can begin to respond to stimulation again.
How do neuromuscular blocking agents work?
Neuromuscular blocking agents work by interfering with the acetylcholine signaling mechanism and there are two types:
How are neuromuscular blocking agents reversed?
How to choose a neuromuscular blocking agent? - Questions to consider
Neuromuscular blocking agents are used to chemically paralyze skeletal muscle during surgery to:
How does skeletal muscle work normally?
An action potential triggers the release of acetylcholine into the neuromuscular junction, which binds to nicotinic receptors on the muscle and causes contraction. As acetylcholine is then degraded, the muscle can begin to respond to stimulation again.
How do neuromuscular blocking agents work?
Neuromuscular blocking agents work by interfering with the acetylcholine signaling mechanism and there are two types:
How are neuromuscular blocking agents reversed?
How to choose a neuromuscular blocking agent? - Questions to consider