Rapid-sequence intubation (RSI)
- Optimize oxygenation/hemodynamics before induction
- Give rapid induction agent + neuromuscular blocker
- Etomidate/ketamine often chosen in unstable patients
- Rocuronium or succinylcholine are common paralytics
- Confirm tube with waveform capnography
- Start post-intubation analgesia/sedation immediately
Use at a glance
- Optimize oxygenation/hemodynamics before induction
Practical pearls
- Etomidate/ketamine often chosen in unstable patients
- Rocuronium or succinylcholine are common paralytics
Other practical pearls
- Give rapid induction agent + neuromuscular blocker
- Confirm tube with waveform capnography
Clinical pearls
- Start post-intubation analgesia/sedation immediately
Self-check
- What should be started in Rapid-sequence intubation (RSI)?
post-intubation analgesia/sedation immediately.
- What should be optimized in Rapid-sequence intubation (RSI)?
oxygenation/hemodynamics before induction.
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