Figure 39-8 Fade detectable by feel in the response to TOF and double burst stimulation (DBS3,3 ) in relation to the true TOF ratio, as measured mechanically. The axis indicates the percentage of instances in which fade can be felt at a given TOF ratio.[28] [29] It appears that it is not possible to exclude residual neuromuscular block by any of the methods, whether a TOF ratio of 0.7 or 0.9 is taken to reflect adequate recovery of neuromuscular function. (See text for further explanation.)


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