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In this episode of The Pharm So Hard Podcast, host Jimmy Pruitt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, BCEMP, and guest Rosa Malloy-Post, MD, delve into the debate over the most suitable paralyzing agent for rapid sequence intubation (RSI). They weigh the advantages and disadvantages of Succinylcholine ("Succ") and Rocuronium ("Roc") by comparing their pharmacologic properties, onset, duration, side effects, and clinical use cases. Listen for expert perspectives, practical insights, and essential factors to consider when choosing the right agent in emergency settings, and find out if "Roc truly rocks" or if "Succs really suck.
In this episode of The Pharm So Hard Podcast, host Jimmy Pruitt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, BCEMP, and guest Rosa Malloy-Post, MD, delve into the debate over the most suitable paralyzing agent for rapid sequence intubation (RSI). They weigh the advantages and disadvantages of Succinylcholine ("Succ") and Rocuronium ("Roc") by comparing their pharmacologic properties, onset, duration, side effects, and clinical use cases. Listen for expert perspectives, practical insights, and essential factors to consider when choosing the right agent in emergency settings, and find out if "Roc truly rocks" or if "Succs really suck.
★ Support this podcast ★The Pharm So Hard Podcast is a show focused primarily on emergency medicine and hospital pharmacy related topics. Episodes range from 5-30 minutes depending on the topic and guest speakers. The goal is to disseminate information in bite-sized episodes from experts in the field of acute care and hospital pharmacy sub-specialties.