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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 47-year-old man with alcoholic cirrhosis is brought to the emergency department by ambulance 20 minutes after being involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision. His pulse is 120/min, respirations are 28/min and labored, and blood pressure is 70/40 mm Hg. Physical examination shows ecchymoses over the trunk and abdomen. In preparation for an exploratory laparotomy, atracurium is administered as an anesthetic. Which of the following characteristics is the most likely reason that this drug was chosen over other drugs in the same class?
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Organ-independent elimination