Rapid sequence induction
Open Access
- 1 April 2005
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier BV in Continuing Education in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain
- Vol. 5 (2), 45-48
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjaceaccp/mki016
Abstract
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. The aim is to intubate the trachea as quickly and as safely as possible. This technique is employed daily during emergency surgery.Keywords
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