Explanation of the differences between depolarizing and nondepolarizing paralytic agents commonly used in anesthetic induction with an emphasis on mechanism of action and side effects.



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Appiah-Ankam, J., & Hunter, J. M. (2004). Pharmacology of neuromuscular blocking drugs. Continuing Education in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain, 4(1), 2-7. doi:10.1093/bjaceaccp/mkh002



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