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  • Title: Comparative trial of succinylcholine vs low dose atracurium-lidocaine combination for intubation in short outpatient procedures.
    Author: Luyk NH, Weaver JM, Quinn C, Wilson S, Beck FM.
    Journal: Anesth Prog; 1990; 37(5):238-43. PubMed ID: 2096747.
    Abstract:
    Despite its many disadvantages, succinylcholine is the most commonly used drug for intubation of patients for short out-patient procedure. This double blind trial compared a low dose atracurium/lidocaine combination to succinylcholine for intubation in 40 ASA1 adult patients. Low dose atracurium/lidocaine provided clinical intubating conditions at two minutes and cardiovascular stability equivalent to succinylcholine with significantly less myalgia. Spontaneous respiration was slower after low dose atracurium/lidocaine relative to succinylcholine. Low dose atracurium/lidocaine may provide an acceptable alternative to succinylcholine for intubation in short outpatient procedures.
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