Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Use of Expensive Medications: A Focus on Sugammadex in the Pediatric Perioperative Setting.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Avoiding residual neuromuscular blockade in the postoperative period sparked interest in the use of sugammadex as a reversal agent. However, because sugammadex was considered more expensive than other commonly used medications for this purpose, it was crucial to investigate potential disparities in its use. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of children (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Global Health and Surgery
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 43–49
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN