Oxford University Press Applied Neuromuscular Pharmacology

This book gives a comprehensive and practical review of neuromuscular pharmacology. It covers all aspects of the subject from the discovery and first clinical use of curare, to the newest drugs and latest techniques. Unlike other books on neuromuscular pharmacology, it compares functional characteristics of the drugs in turn - for example, their time of onset and duration of action - rather than simply giving reviews of each group of drugs. This provides you with a thorough understanding on which to base the choice of drugs and techniques in different clinical situations, from neonates and children to the elderly, and from ambulatory surgery to intensive care. The book also discusses drug interactions with neuromuscular blocking agents, describes techniques for monitoring blockades, and outlines differences in practice between countries.