The goal of this course is to outline the nursing care and management of patients who are receiving neuromuscular blocking agents via intermittent boluses or a continuous infusion and to outline the assessment of neuromuscular blockade using a peripheral nerve stimulator to monitor “train of four” (TOF).
Course Publication Date:
July 13, 2020
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| Author: | Denise L. Gray RN, MAS, BSN, CCM |
| Course No: | NBA071320 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Pharmacology
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Learning Objectives
Describe two indications for neuromuscular blockade.
List three assessment parameters to be monitored prior to and during administration of a neuromuscular blockade agent.
Describe the proper placement and indications for use of the peripheral nerve stimulator.