Effect of patient weight on first pass success and neuromuscular blocking agent dosing for rapid sequence intubation in the emergency department
Conclusions
Very heavy patients (>120 kg) undergoing RSI in the ED had a reduced FPS, and succinylcholine was more commonly underdosed than rocuronium in the heavier weight group.
Source: Emergency Medicine Journal - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Patanwala, A. E., Sakles, J. C. Tags: Original article Source Type: research