The Nigerian postgraduate medical journal
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Niger Postgrad Med J · Dec 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of suxamethonium and priming with atracurium for rapid sequence orotracheal intubation in a Nigerian adult population.
To compare suxamethonium with atracurium using the priming principle, for rapid sequence orotracheal intubation assessing onset time, time to successful laryngoscopy and intubation and quality of intubating conditions. ⋯ Atracurium, using the priming principle, is an option in our environment for modified rapid sequence induction when suxamethonium is contraindicated.