Journal of the West African College of Surgeons
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J West Afr Coll Surg · Oct 2012
Comparison of intubating conditions with propofol suxamethonium versus propofol-LIDOCAINE.
Suxamethonium is a depolarising muscle relaxant that provides rapid, excellent intubating condition and ease of intubation. Its adverse effects has led to the search for comparable alternatives. Propofol alone provides fair intubating conditions and ease of tracheal intubation. Addition of intravenous lidocaine to propofol has been reported to enhance intubating conditions. ⋯ Laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation are possible with appropriate doses of propofol and lidocaine, without the use of suxamethonium.