Optimal anesthesia protocols for successful intraoperative neuromonitoring during thyroid surgery

Lee, Jiwon; Lee, Jung Man; Chai, Young Jun

doi:2022.2.2.31

J Neuromonit Neurophysiol > Volume 2(2); 2022 > Article

Review article

Journal of Neuromonitoring & Neurophysiology 2022;2(2):31-37.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54441/jnn.2022.2.2.31 Published online November 30, 2022.

Optimal anesthesia protocols for successful intraoperative neuromonitoring during thyroid surgery

Jiwon Lee, Jung Man Lee, Young Jun Chai

Abstract

There are several factors related to anesthesia that are required for successful intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) during thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including proper placement of endotracheal tube, adequate neuromuscular blockade, use of appropriate neuromuscular blockade reversal agent, and pain management. In this review, we summarize the anesthesia issues related to IONM during thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

Key Words: Intraoperative nerve monitoring, Thyroid surgery, Thyroid carcinoma