From: The association between residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB) and critical respiratory events: a prospective cohort study
Variable
Incidence
Upper airway obstruction
5 (16.7%)
Mild-moderate hypoxaemia
9 (30%)
Severe hypoxaemia
4 (13.3%)
Signs of respiratory distress
15 (50%)
Inability to breathe deeply
2 (6.7%)
Upper airway weakness
3 (10 %)