A prospective, randomized controlled study to compare the intubating conditions achieved with suxamethonium and rocuronium bromide.

Endotracheal intubation is required for giving general anaesthesia for which adequate muscle relaxation is necessary. Suxamethonium is still used as a relaxant for endotracheal intubation . Rocuronium ,a non depolarising muscle relaxant was compared here for tracheal intubating conditions. METHODS: 100 patients of ASA I and II were divided randomly into 2 groups undergoing elective surgeries: Group I - Suxamethonium Group II - Rocuronium. RESULTS AND INTERPRETATIONS: The intubating conditions were excellent in group I Suxamethonium as against Group II Rocuronium in 60 secs. CONCLUSION: Rocuronium can be used as alternative when suxamethonium is contraindicated for rapid intubation but not if anticipated difficult airway is present.