2015•Unpublished venueRequires access
A prospective, randomized controlled study to compare the intubating conditions achieved with suxamethonium and rocuronium bromide.
S Rajamanikandan
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Abstract
Endotracheal intubation is required for giving general anaesthesia for
which adequate muscle relaxation is necessary. Suxamethonium is still used
as a relaxant for endotracheal intubation . Rocuronium ,a non depolarising
muscle relaxant was compared here for tracheal intubating conditions.
METHODS:
100 patients of ASA I and II were divided randomly into 2 groups
undergoing elective surgeries:
Group I - Suxamethonium
Group II - Rocuronium.
RESULTS AND INTERPRETATIONS:
The intubating conditions were excellent in group I Suxamethonium as
against Group II Rocuronium in 60 secs.
CONCLUSION:
Rocuronium can be used as alternative when suxamethonium is
contraindicated for rapid intubation but not if anticipated difficult airway is
present.