articleNew England Journal of MedicineMay 10, 2019BRONZE OA

Early Neuromuscular Blockade in the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

TNThe National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute PETAL Clinical Trials Network
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Abstract

Background

The benefits of early continuous neuromuscular blockade in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are receiving mechanical ventilation remain unclear.

Methods

We randomly assigned patients with moderate-to-severe ARDS (defined by a ratio of the partial pressure of arterial oxygen to the fraction of inspired oxygen of

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Neuromuscular Blockade
  • ARDS
  • Acute respiratory distress
  • Blockade
  • Medicine
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Respiratory distress
  • Anesthesia
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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