ABSTRACT

In this chapter, the effect of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) on

the regulation of breathing and on the respiratory muscles will be described.

The information will be structured as follows:

regulation of breathing; carbon dioxide sensing and NMBAs; oxygen sensing and NMBAs; respiratory pump function and the control of the upper airways; the diaphragm and NMBAs; the upper airways and NMBAs.