An incomplete postoperative recovery of neuromuscular function (postoperative residual curarization - PORC) represents a common problem in post-anesthesia care units (PACU), potentially exposing the patient to adverse respiratory events. Quantitative and objective evaluation of neuromuscular function using the train acceleromyographic method -of-four ratio (TOFR) at the level of the adductor muscle of the thumb represents the best way to minimize this risk after administration of non-depolarizing neuromuscular agents. Study endpoints Primary endpoint * incidence of postoperative residual curarization Secondary endopoints * number of possible respiratory adverse events during the stay in the PACU and during the hospital stay * estimation of a logistic regression model to define the risk factors associated with residual curarization
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postoperative residual neuromuscular block
Timeframe: within 5 minutes from admission in the postoperative care unit