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Table 1 Suitability of relaxants for use in the ICU

From: Is succinylcholine appropriate or obsolete in the intensive care unit?

Parameter

Vecuronium

Rocuronium

Atracurium

Cisatracurium

Mivacurium

Onset of action

±

++

±

±

±

Duration

±

±

±

±

+

Histamine

+++

+++

-

±

-

Cardiovascular

++

+

±

+

+

Noncumulative

-

-

+

+

+

  1. The number of '+'s or '-'s indicates the degree to which the drug is favourable or unfavourable with respect to the parameter under question.
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