European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Comparison of different priming techniques on the onset time and intubating conditions of rocuronium.
The aim was to compare the effects of two different priming doses and priming intervals with the standard intubating dose of rocuronium on the onset time and intubation conditions. ⋯ Priming with a 3 min priming interval was effective when rapid tracheal intubation with rocuronium was necessary. However, priming with rocuronium should be used carefully with special attention given to the possibility of hypoxia and aspiration of gastric contents in awake patients.