Neuromuscular blockade management in patients with COVID-19

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2021³â 74±Ç 4È£ p.285 ~ p.292

(Chaves-Cardona Harold) - Mayo Clinic Florida Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
(Hernandez-Torres Vivian) - Mayo Clinic Florida Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
(Kiley Sean) - Mayo Clinic Florida Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
(Renew Johnathan) - Mayo Clinic Florida Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Abstract

This narrative review evaluates the evidence for using neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) in patients being treated for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). While large prospective randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) are lacking at this point in time, smaller observational studies and case series are reviewed to ascertain the indications and utility of NMBAs. Additionally, large RCTs that address similar clinical scenarios are reviewed and the authors translate these findings to patients with COVID-19. Specifically, NMBAs can be helpful during endotracheal intubation to minimize the risk of patient coughing and possibly infecting healthcare personnel. NMBAs can also be used in patients to promote patient-ventilator synchrony while reducing the driving pressure needed with mechanical ventilation (MV), particularly in patients with the severe clinical presentation (Type H phenotype). Prone positioning has also become a cornerstone in managing refractory hypoxemia in patients with SARS-CoV-2 acute respiratory distress syndrome, and NMBAs can be useful in facilitating this maneuver. In the perioperative setting, deep levels of neuromuscular blockade can improve patient outcomes during laparoscopic operations and may theoretically reduce the risk of aerosolization as lower insufflation pressures may be utilized. Regardless of the indication, quantitative neuromuscular monitoring remains the only reliable method to confirm adequate recovery following cessation of neuromuscular blockade. Such monitors may serve a unique purpose in patients with COVID-19 as automation of measurements can reduce healthcare personnel-patient contact that would occur during periodic subjective evaluation with a peripheral nerve stimulator.

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COVID-19, Neuromuscular blockade, Neuromuscular blocking agents, Neuromuscular monitoring, Respiratory distress syndrome, SARS-CoV-2
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