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Therapeutics > Intubation > Intubation, Intratracheal > Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation
Investigative Techniques > Intubation > Intubation, Intratracheal > Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation
Therapeutics > Airway Management > Intubation, Intratracheal > Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation

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Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Intubation, Rapid Sequence
  • Rapid Sequence Induction
  • Rapid Sequence Intubation

Scope note

  • A method of maintaining airway patency and administering anesthesia during emergency situations when it cannot be determined if the patient is fasting or not; or in other instances where there is a risk of aspiration. The method includes a series of events that involve the administration of SEDATIVES to induce unconsciousness, followed by NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCK AGENTS to improve the intubating conditions, followed by endotracheal intubation.

History note

  • 2020

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000079603

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