Interpretations of responses using the isolated forearm technique in general anaesthesia: a debate.
The isolated forearm technique (IFT) enables an otherwise paralysed patient to communicate awareness to the anaesthetist. We present a debate that focuses on how best to interpret IFT responses. On one side, Pandit argues that there is a range of response types from none through to movement initiate...
Main Authors: | Pandit, J, Russell, I, Wang, M |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2015
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