Comparison of Train-of-Four Versus No Train-of-Four Monitoring of Neuromuscular Blockade on Drug Consumption for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
This study assesses drug utilization when comparing TOF-guided NMB titration with clinical assessment alone in the modern ARDS era. Utilization of clinical assessment alone without TOF monitoring for CI CIS resulted in significantly reduced drug utilization and costs. Further studies are needed to assess the impact of clinical assessment alone on improvement of oxygenation.
Authors
- Karl Yaeger
- Ryan Rivosecchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0631-1358)
- Lara Groetzinger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4889-5862)
- Julie Clarkson
- Phillip E. Lamberty
Institutions
- Strong Memorial Hospital (US)
- University of Rochester Medical Center (US)
- Presbyterian Hospital (US)
- UPMC Presbyterian (US)
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Pharmacotherapy
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10600280251414669
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00