Asking an anesthesiologist or EM doc their choice of paralytic can spark heated debate. What do you prefer? Succinylcholine: -depolarizing agent -30-60 sec onset -8-15 min duration -adverse reactions: bradycardia, hyperK, fasciculations, malignant hyperthermia, increased intracranial pressure -contraindications: herperK, burns or crush injuries, upper motor neuron disorders Rocuronium: -non-depolarizing agent -At 1.2 mg/kg; no differenceRead more