Table 2: Neuromuscular Blocking Agents used in RSI [11].
Agent |
Adult intubation IV dose |
onset |
duration |
Rocuronium (intermediate/long) |
1 milligram/kg |
1-3 min |
30-45 min |
Vecuronium (intermediate/long) |
0.08-0.15 milligram/kg 0.15-0.28 milligram/kg (high-dose protocol) |
2-4 min |
25-40 min 60-120 min |
Succinylcholine |
1.5 milligrams/kg |
45-60 s |
5-9 min |