August 3, 2026 · Prehospital emergency care · DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2026.2713128

The Prevalence of Adverse Events After Prehospital Neuromuscular Blockade-Assisted Airway Management

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The authors aimed to estimate the prevalence of adverse events associated with prehospital neuromuscular blockade-assisted airway management in the United States. Their study found that 27.5% of patients experienced at least one adverse event, with hypoxemia being the most common at 25%, highlighting the need for emergency medical services to implement measures to mitigate these risks.

Michael F Spigner, Alyssa Green, Christopher J Naas, Dan Pojar, Shane Hughes, Aster Martinek, Henry E Wang

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