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Comparison of Succinylcholine and Rocuronium for First-attempt Intubation Success in the Emergency Department

Asad E. Patanwala PharmD, Sara A. Stahle PharmD, John C. Sakles MD, Brian L. Erstad PharmD Academic Emergency Medicine, 2011, ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2011; 18:1114

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Interesting study that suggests intubation success is just as good with Rocuronium as it is with Suxamethonium.  These researchers found first attempt success rate was unchanged.

It is worth noting that the dose of Rocuronium used in the study was a little higher than usually...


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