What is rapid sequence induction?
Rapid sequence induction (RSI) is an established method of inducing anaesthesia in patients who are at risk of aspiration of gastric contents into the lungs. It involves loss of consciousness during cricoid pressure followed by intubation without face mask ventilation.
What is rapid sequence intubation used for?
Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a technique that is used when rapid control of the airway is needed as a precaution for patients that may have a ‘full stomach’ or other risks of pulmonary aspiration.
What equipment is required for rapid sequence induction?
Rapid sequence intubation requires endotracheal intubation. The equipment you’ll need includes: Laryngoscope. Light source for the laryngoscope.
Why do you give etomidate before succinylcholine?
It is usually not of concern when used in paralytic RSI since the rapid administration of Succinylcholine quickly paralyzes the masseter muscles. Etomidate, when used in paralytic RSI, is pushed as rapidly as possible and is immediately followed by the neuromuscular blocking agent.
When is rapid sequence intubation done?
Rapid sequence induction and intubation (RSII) for anesthesia is a technique designed to minimize the chance of pulmonary aspiration in patients who are at higher than normal risk.
What is modified rapid sequence intubation?
Background: Rapid sequence induction and intubation (RSII) is a technique commonly used to resist regurgitation of gastric contents and protect the airway. A modification of this technique is implemented in certain clinical circumstances.
Which mode is contraindicated in rapid sequence induction?
Absolute contraindications include the following: Total upper airway obstruction, which requires a surgical airway. Total loss of facial/oropharyngeal landmarks, which requires a surgical airway.
What tool is used for intubation?
Intubation is normally facilitated by using a conventional laryngoscope, flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope, or video laryngoscope to identify the vocal cords and pass the tube between them into the trachea instead of into the esophagus. Other devices and techniques may be used alternatively.
What is the tool used to intubate?
Laryngoscope: A device made of metal or plastic, with a handle and a curved blade with a light on it. The blade is inserted behind the tongue into the top of the throat to visualize the epiglottis, which is a cartilage at the entrance of the trachea.