Self-learning fuzzy logic control of neuromuscular block

British Journal of Anaesthesia

Volumn 78, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 412-415

  Ross, J J ^a   Mason, D G ^b   Linkens, D A ^b   Edwards, N D ^a  

^a NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Computers, fuzzy logic; Neuromuscular block, atracurium

Indexed keywords

ATRACURIUM;

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; COMPUTER; DRUG INFUSION; HUMAN; INFUSION PUMP; LEARNING; MODEL; NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING; PRIORITY JOURNAL;

EID: 0030934255     PISSN: 00070912     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/bja/78.4.412     Document Type: Article

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