Neuromuscular Blockers and Electroconvulsive Therapy: How Much Is Enough?

Anesth Analg

19970 Sawgrass Lane, Unit 4102, Boca Raton, Florida, Department of General Anesthesia, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

Published: October 2016

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