Overview
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of quantitative block monitoring versus less expensive qualitative monitoring treatment effects on the lowest SpO2/FiO2 ratio in the PACU. The results will be incorporated into an enhanced recovery pathway for surgical patients.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria:
- Patient age ≥ 18 years old;
- General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation;
- Neuromuscular block with rocuronium.
Exclusion criteria:
- Intubation before induction of anesthesia;
- Critically ill patients admitted from the ICU;
- Emergency cases;
- Non-intubated patients;
- Patients who will not be paralyzed through the surgery (spine).
- Patients with an implanted electronic device (e.g. cardiac pacemaker)
- Patients with allergies to adhesive
- Patients with pre-existing neuromuscular disease (e.g. Myasthenia Gravis)