Application of Neuromuscular Monitoring in Pediatric Anesthesia: A Survey in China.

Purpose: To determine the popularity of neuromuscular monitoring in pediatric anesthesia.

Design: Self-filled electronic questionnaire survey.

Methods: Anesthesiologists were notified through a professional network platform of anesthesiology by mobile phone. The survey deadline was December 23, 2019.

Findings: A total of 883 valid questionnaires were collected. A total of 738 (83%) anesthesiologists stated that they had never used neuromuscular monitoring in pediatric anesthesia, and 638 (72%) anesthesiologists stated that they were not equipped with neuromuscular monitors. A total of 869 (98.75%) anesthesiologists had used neostigmine, but only 291 (33%) anesthesiologists reported routine postoperative administration for the reversal of neuromuscular block.

Conclusions: Neuromuscular monitoring in pediatric anesthesia needs to be further popularized. However, how to effectively and safely use neuromuscular antagonists are also important issues that require attention from anesthesiologists.