Reliability of submaximal stimulation for the train-of-four test using acceleromyography and electromyography with individualized stimulation currents.

Gi Year Lee Sooyoung Cho Hee Jung Baik Jong Wha Lee Jae Hee Woo Hyun Jung Lee Seung Hee Yoo

Published in: Journal of clinical monitoring and computing (2022)

The TOF test with submaximal stimulation is still reliable and can reduce stimulation pain. Considering the importance of the TOF results in determining extubation, the authors suggest the minimal current for the TOF test as 70% SMS.

Keyphrases

mass spectrometry
ms ms
chronic pain
cardiac surgery
pain management
mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit