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#Epi 53 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 10 - Neuromuscular Blockade

ICU Primary PrepCast

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Understanding Neuromuscular Transmission

This chapter explores the detailed mechanism of neuromuscular transmission, highlighting the journey of action potentials to muscle cells. It covers the role of calcium in acetylcholine release, the process of muscle contraction through the sliding filament hypothesis, and introduces the pharmacological agents that can inhibit this vital process.

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