Prehospital intubation using both a sedative and a paralytic may double the odds of first-pass success compared with intubation without medication, a US study finds.

Rapid-sequence intubation in unskilled hands can have catastrophic consequences. 2 I would strongly advocate a near-awake intubation with maintenance of spontaneous respiratory efforts, as an initial ...

If you can't breathe on your own, intubation is the process that puts in the tube that connects you to a ventilator. Find out what you can expect from the procedure.

The ER physician also decided to intubate the child through rapid sequence intubation (RSI), according to the complaint.

Emergency orotracheal intubation is indicated in any situation that requires definitive control of the airway. This video demonstrates how to perform orotracheal intubation. Specific indications ar ...

Of 34 infants enrolled in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing RSI (including thiopental 2–3 mg/kg and remifentantil 1 mcg/kg) with morphine (0.3 mg/kg) as premedication for intubation ...

Upon arrival, the sole occupant of the vehicle was in critical condition and required immediate attention. "KFD paramedics performed a rapid sequence induction (RSI) intubation.

Initiation of sustained sedation is especially important after rapid-sequence intubation. Also, these patients often require antimicrobial prophylaxis for their wounds and injuries.

Quality statement People with major trauma who cannot maintain their airway and/or ventilation have drug-assisted rapid sequence induction (RSI) of anaesthesia and intubation within 45 minutes of the ...