Succinylcholine vs. Rocuronium: Key Differences, Contraindications, and Myalgia Prevention According to the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), succinylcholine is contraindicated in patients at risk for hyperkalemia, malignant hyperthermia, or certain neuromuscular disorders. In contrast, rocuronium’s primary contraindication is hypersensitivity. Succinylcholine is associated with postoperative myalgia, especially in ambulatory patients. Evidence shows that pretreatment with nondepolarizin

Succinylcholine VS Rocuronium, which is the best paralytic? For years Succinylcholine was hailed as the go to paralytic in an RSI, but is it really the best choice? Original JEMS - Emergency Medical Services article -https://www.jems.com/2019/05/13/succinylcholine-vs-rocuronium-battle-of-the-rsi-paralytics/ *This video was made to supplement the original JEMS article https://www.jems.com/2019/05/13/succinylcholine-vs-rocuronium-battle-of-the-rsi-paralytics/, all scientific references are availab

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