Tag: Rocuronium

The CURASMUR Trial: Roc Rocks & Sux Sucks?

by Salim Rezaie posted January 9, 2020 No Comments

Background: Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is the most widely utilized approach for patients requiring emergency tracheal intubation. RSI typically requires the use of a induction agent followed by the use of a neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) to improve the overall …

Procedures and Skills

Succinylcholine vs Rocuronium for RSI in Traumatic Brain Injury

by Anand Swaminathan posted April 21, 2016 No Comments

Background: Airway management is a critical part of the management of patients presenting with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Emergency Physicians (EPs) have no ability to change the primary injury once it has occurred and so our focus is on preventing …

Trauma