Use of Neuromuscular Blockade in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• require mechanical ventilation?

• have muscle spasms from tetanus or other cause?

• have increased intracranial pressure?

Has optimal use of sedatives and/or analgesics been sufficient to manage the patient?

Is the patient able to tolerate an increase in the heart rate of >= 10 beats per minute?

Does the patient have significant hepatic or renal dysfunction?