Which neuromuscular blocker has the fastest onset among nondepolarizing agents and is often used as an alternative to succinylcholine?
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Correct answer: Rocuronium
Rocuronium has one of the fastest onsets among nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers. Because of this, it is often used as an alternative to succinylcholine for rapid sequence intubation.
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