Succinylcholine is the preferred muscle relaxant for
tracheal intubation because:
A. It produces rapid and complete paralysis of
respiratory muscles with quick recovery
B. It does not alter heart rate or blood pressure
C. It does not cause histamine release
D. It does not produce postoperative muscle
soreness

1 Answer

Answer :

A. It produces rapid and complete paralysis of
respiratory muscles with quick recovery

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