Use of rapid-sequence intubation (RSI) in the prehospital setting is controversial. In a prospective crossover trial, these authors compared laryngoscopy conditions and intubation success rates ...

We found that in addition to providing dosage recommendations and drug information, the pharmacist frequently obtained medications from controlled-access cabinets, rapid-sequence intubation kits ...

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 ...

This article (10.1056/NEJMvcm063574) was updated on July 21, 2010, at NEJM.org.

Numerator – the number in the denominator who have drug-assisted RSI of anaesthesia and intubation within 45 minutes of the initial call to the emergency services. Denominator – the number of people ...