Validation of a Muscle Relaxation Monitor

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Lack of ability to provide written, informed consent
• •2. Airway examination indicates a likelihood of difficult mask ventilation
• •3. Symptoms of active reflux at the time of induction, at risk of having food in their stomach at the time of induction, expected abnormal response to non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers
• •4. Age ≤18 years
• •5. Pregnant women
• •6. Presence of carpal tunnel syndrome
• •7. Prisoners
• •8. General anesthesia not being provided
• •9. Tracheal intubation will not be performed
• •10. Anticipated length of surgery \<60 minutes
• •11. Emergent or urgent surgery
• •12. Disease that might alter the normal neuromuscular response to electrical stimulation (e.g., muscular dystrophies, myasthenia gravis, quadriplegia).
• •13. ASA Physical Status IV or V (individuals with major comorbid conditions that are a constant source of risk to health)