Succinylcholine Versus Rocuronium for Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation in the Emergency Department

Mortality rates were lower for children administered succinylcholine for RSI when compared with rocuronium. This study demonstrates a potential association between succinylcholine use and favorable RSI outcomes in the ED, though further prospective studies are needed.

Authors

Danielle O’Connell
John R. Zatarain
Krishna K Paul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9829-1250)
Raheed Sunesra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0620-1501)
Sanjeev Y. Tuli
Homar J Garza
Dietrich Jehle
Rebecca Abrams
Ashlyn Herman
Urvashi Barua-Nath
Donna Mendez

Institutions

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Pediatric Emergency Care
Published: 2026-01-05
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/pec.0000000000003532
Primary Topic: Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Type: article
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article

Succinylcholine Versus Rocuronium for Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation in the Emergency Department

Danielle O’Connell, John R. Zatarain, Krishna K Paul, Raheed Sunesra et al.

Jan 5, 2026

Pediatric Emergency Care

Anesthesia and Sedative Agents

article

Succinylcholine Versus Rocuronium for Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation in the Emergency Department

Danielle O’Connell, John R. Zatarain, Krishna K Paul, Raheed Sunesra, Sanjeev Y. Tuli, Homar J Garza, Dietrich Jehle, Rebecca Abrams, Ashlyn Herman, Urvashi Barua-Nath, Donna Mendez

January 5, 2026article en

Abstract

Mortality rates were lower for children administered succinylcholine for RSI when compared with rocuronium. This study demonstrates a potential association between succinylcholine use and favorable RSI outcomes in the ED, though further prospective studies are needed.

Pediatric Emergency CareVol. 42(3)

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (US)

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