What is the sugammadex dose to reverse rocuronium RSI?

For immediate reversal after RSI dose (1.2 mg/kg rocuronium): sugammadex 16 mg/kg IV. For routine reversal at end of procedure (moderate block, 2 twitches of TOF): sugammadex 2 mg/kg. For deep block (1 PTC): sugammadex 4 mg/kg.

Can rocuronium be used for RSI instead of succinylcholine?

Yes — rocuronium 1.2 mg/kg provides clinically equivalent RSI conditions to succinylcholine at 60 seconds. It is the preferred RSI agent when succinylcholine is contraindicated, provided sugammadex is immediately available for reversal if cannot-intubate/cannot-oxygenate occurs.

Rocuronium RSI Dose Calculator

Calculates rocuronium for RSI: 1.2 mg/kg IV (3× ED95), onset 60 seconds, duration 45–60 minutes. Standard intubating dose: 0.6 mg/kg (onset 90–120 sec). Fully reversed by sugammadex 16 mg/kg at 1.2 mg/kg RSI dose. Preferred alternative when succinylcholine is contraindicated.

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