Neuromuscular monitoring
Neuromuscular Monitoring
Neuromuscular monitoring (pronunciation: neuro-muscular monitoring) is a medical practice that involves the assessment of muscular function and nerve health in patients. This is often done in the context of anesthesia, particularly when muscle relaxants are used.
Etymology
The term "neuromuscular" is derived from the Greek words "neuron" meaning nerve and "musculus" meaning muscle. Monitoring is derived from the Latin word "monere" which means to warn or remind.
Definition
Neuromuscular monitoring is a technique used to assess the function and health of muscles and the nerves that control them. This is particularly important in the field of anesthesiology, where muscle relaxants are often used during surgery. By monitoring the neuromuscular junction, anesthesiologists can ensure that the patient is adequately relaxed but not overly so, which could lead to complications.
Related Terms
- Anesthesiology: The branch of medicine concerned with anesthesia and anesthetics.
- Muscle Relaxants: A group of drugs that reduce muscle tension and stiffness.
- Neuromuscular Junction: The synapse or junction of the axon terminal of a motor neuron with the motor end plate, the highly-excitable region of muscle fiber plasma membrane responsible for initiation of action potentials across the muscle's surface, ultimately causing the muscle to contract.
- Electromyography: A diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neuromuscular monitoring
- Wikipedia's article - Neuromuscular monitoring
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