Ultimately, the ketamine and rocuronium combination has equal efficacy and a superior safety profile in comparison to etomidate and succinylcholine. Ketamine and rocuronium should become the first-line choices for RSI in critically ill patients.
Rocuronium
Emergency Intubation – Roc rocks and Sux sucks
Succinylcholine:
Why Rocuronium is the agent of choice for RSI
Below is a slide from the Sydney Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) regarding succinylcholine use: