Combination of rocuronium with propofol to aid endotracheal intubation in emergncy cesarean section

Abstract EN

This study aimed to verify that rocuronium can be used as an alternative to succinylcholine for rapid sequence intubation in emergency cesarean section.

A study conducted on 300 ladies in Al-Basrah Maternity and Childbirth Hospital between February 2013 to November 2014.

Assessment of the effectiveness of rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg with propofol as an intubating dose for emergency caesarean section.

The intubation conditions of rocuronium was compared with succinylcholine 1mg/kg as standard muscle relaxant of choice.

Rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg with propofol resulted in 94% clinically acceptable (good to excellent) intubation conditions but for succinylcholine it was 95-97%.

In conclusion, although succinylcholine creates excellent intubation conditions in emergency caesarean section, rocuronium proved its efficacy as a good alternative choice for succinylcholine.