Effects of avoidance versus use of neuromuscular blocking agents for facilitation of tracheal intubation in children and infants

European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2026

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Authors: Michelle Icka Christensen, Andreas Creutzburg, Matias Vested, Anders Kehlet Nørskov, Lars H. Lundstr⊘m, Arash Afshari
DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000002358
Cited by: 5
References: 50

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) is recommended by European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in neonates (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
European Journal of Anaesthesiology
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
43
Issue
4
Pages
335–348
Publication date
2 February 2026
Language
EN