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Open Access 01-12-2018 | Editorial

Acetylcholine receptor antagonists in acute respiratory distress syndrome: much more than muscle relaxants

Authors: Diana Jansen, Heder de Vries, Leo M. A. Heunks

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Acetylcholine receptor antagonists have been shown to improve outcome in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, it is incompletely understood how these agents improve outcome. In the current editorial, we discuss the mechanisms of action of acetylcholine receptor antagonists beyond neuromuscular blockade.

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Title: Acetylcholine receptor antagonists in acute respiratory distress syndrome: much more than muscle relaxants
Authors: Diana Jansen
Heder de Vries
Leo M. A. Heunks
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-018-1979-z

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