Definition
- Definition: A Technique to Induce Immediate Unresponsiveness & Muscular Relaxation to Facilitate Rapid Endotracheal Intubation
- The Fastest & Most Effective Technique to Gain Control of an Emergency Airway
- Mediation Administration is Rapid & Virtually Simultaneous with No Titration
- Generally Done Outside of the Operating Room
Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) Process (“9 P’s”)
- Plan
- Prepare – Equipment, Medications, etc.
- Protect the C-Spine
- Preoxygenation (Before Drug Administration)
- Pretreatment – Used to Prevent Complications of Airway Manipulation
- Optional for Select Patients
- Paralysis & Induction
- Induction Given BEFORE Paralysis
- Position & Cricoid Pressure
- Placement & Proof
- Postintubation Management
Endotracheal Intubation & Rescue Techniques