A patient scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) will receive tubocurarine (Tubarine) as an adjunct during the procedure. Which of the following statements accurately describes the purpose of the drug?
a. It prevents tetanus as a complication of the procedure.
b. It prevents convulsive movements during the procedure.
c. It reduces by a small margin the amount of electrical stimulation received.
d. It increases by a small margin the amount of electrical stimulation received.
ANS: B
Neuromuscular blockers such as tubocurarine are not sedatives or analgesics. They do not affect consciousness or pain perception. They are used most often to produce muscle relaxation during endotracheal intubation and surgical procedures, and to facilitate mechanical ventilation. Some drugs have been used as an adjunct during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
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