// PARAMEDIC Question · Advanced Airway & Ventilation
During rapid sequence intubation, the purpose of pretreatment with a paralytic is to:
A. Prevent bradycardia
B. Facilitate muscle relaxation for intubationCorrect
C. Reduce ICP
D. Prevent vomiting
// Rationale
Paralytics (neuromuscular blockers) provide muscle relaxation to facilitate endotracheal intubation.