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Healthcare team preparing for rapid sequence intubation with an endotracheal tube and oxygen mask, illustrating rocuronium vs succinylcholine for RSI, awareness, paralysis, and post-intubation sedation.

Rocuronium vs Succinylcholine for RSI: Awareness, Paralysis, and Post-Intubation Sedation

Does rocuronium delay post-intubation sedation and analgesia compared with succinylcholine after RSI? This REBEL EM post appraises a retrospective ED cohort study examining paralytic choice, analgosedation timing, and the risk of awareness during paralysis.

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Procedures and SkillsResuscitation

The CURASMUR Trial: Roc Rocks & Sux Sucks?

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 ...

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Procedures and Skills

Succinylcholine vs Rocuronium for RSI in Traumatic Brain Injury

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 ...

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