Post-Operative Residual Curarization (PORC): A Big Issue for Patients' Safety

The post-operative residual curarization (PORC) indicates incomplete recovery of muscle function following the administration of neuromuscular blocking agents. The phenomenon of residual curarization actually exists and has a significant impact which is often underestimated. The complications that can result are severe, in terms of patient’s outcomes, costs and legal issues. The neuromuscular blocking agents may give as main side effects hypersensitivity reactions or residual curarization.