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Peripheral neurostimulator

Known as: STIMULATOR, NERVE, PERIPHERAL, ELECTRIC, peripheral nerve stimulator, peripheral nerve stimulators 
An electrical peripheral nerve stimulator (neuromuscular blockade monitor) is a device used to apply an electrical current to a patient to test the… 
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Highly Cited
2014
Highly Cited
2014
Dexmedetomidine prolongs the effect of bupivacaine in supraclavicular brachial plexus block
Background: We compared the effects of adding dexmedetomidine to a 30 ml solution of 0.325% bupivacaine in supraclavicular… 
Review
2009
Review
2009
Antagonism of non‐depolarising neuromuscular block: current practice
There is now mounting evidence that even small degrees of postoperative residual neuromuscular block increases the incidence of… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Neuromuscular monitoring and postoperative residual curarisation: a meta-analysis.
We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the effect of intraoperative monitoring of neuromuscular function on the incidence of… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Ultrasound Guidance With Nerve Stimulation Reduces the Time Necessary for Resident Peripheral Nerve Blockade
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Peripheral nerve stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Comparison of two neurostimulation techniques for axillary brachial plexus blockade.
This prospective, randomized, double-blind study compared two techniques of axillary brachial plexus block using a peripheral… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block for Postoperative Analgesia
Eighty-six patients were evaluated prospectively following the placement of a sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa after a… 
Review
1992
Review
1992
A national survey on the practice patterns of anesthesiologist intensivists in the use of muscle relaxants
ConclusionsThis study was created to address the dearth of information regarding actual usage of muscle relaxants in the ICU… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block Aided by a Nerve Stimulator: A Reliable Technique for Foot and Ankle Surgery
The reliability of popliteal sciatic nerve blocks was prospectively assessed in 625 blocks performed in 507 patients. The sciatic… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Comparison of Insulated and Uninsulated Needles for Locating Peripheral Nerves with a Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
This study was designed to compare the use of insulated and uninsulated needles with a peripheral nerve stimulator for locating a… 
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