> the patient remained quite stiff and was evidently suffering from
> rhabdmyolysis. I decided to give Diazemuls 2mgs. He did not tolerate
this
> very well and became more drowsy although managed to maintain his
trismus.
> I bagged him but could not get o2 sats above 90, I could not give him Sux
so
> the options were blind nasal intubation or something like Atracurium to
> paralyse him.
Rocuronium??
>Fortunately I just managed to get a laryngoscope in between
> his superb array of teeth and managed to intubate him orally.
Well done!
Simon Carley
Anaesthetics / Intensive Care
Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport
England
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