Sugammadex for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade in surgical patients a review of clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness

The purpose of this report is to synthesize and critically appraise the available evidence on the clinical effectiveness of rocuronium with sugammadex compared to succinylcholine in patients undergoing surgery who require rapid sequence induction. Additionally, the cost-effectiveness of sugammadex i...

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Main Authors: Brett, Kendra, Farrah, Kelly (Author)
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Rapid Response Service
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa CADTH August 6, 2019, 2019
Edition:Version 1.0
Series:CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The purpose of this report is to synthesize and critically appraise the available evidence on the clinical effectiveness of rocuronium with sugammadex compared to succinylcholine in patients undergoing surgery who require rapid sequence induction. Additionally, the cost-effectiveness of sugammadex in patients undergoing surgery will be reviewed. This information may be used to inform decision making relating to health policy of the use of sugammadex
Physical Description:1 PDF file (20 pages) illustrations