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Cost Differences Between Sugammadex And Neostigmine Use In Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Care, Lindsey Marie Kilsdonk, Mindy Ruan
Cost Differences Between Sugammadex And Neostigmine Use In Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Care, Lindsey Marie Kilsdonk, Mindy Ruan
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rior to the introduction of sugammadex, the only option to reverse rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade (NMB) were cholinesterase inhibitors (i.e. neostigmine) and anticholinergics (i.e. glycopyrrolate). Sugammadex administration has been shown to provide a more effective and complete reversal of rocuronium. However, the higher cost of sugammadex has been cited as a limiting factor to its use. The medication costs of sugammadex and neostigmine with glycopyrrolate have been studied in the operating room setting. There is a lack of information regarding the usage and medication costs of sugammadex and neostigmine with glycopyrrolate for non-operating room anesthesia care (NORA). A retrospective chart review …