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