In this session, we will briefly introduce rapid sequence intubation. Frequently, when a patient requires endotracheal intubation, drugs will be required to facilitate the placement of the endotracheal tube. This process uses a lot of high risk medications in a high pressure environment, and RSI is something that any pharmacist working the the ED or ICU should be familiar with.
My goal here is not to turn you into RSI masters, but to introduce some concepts that I hope you will explore further on rotation.
Learning objectives
1) Describe the body’s physiologic response to laryngeal manipulation
2) Explain the role of sedatives in rapid sequence intubation
3) Compare and contrast neuromuscular blocking agents used in rapid sequence intubation
4) When given a patient care scenario, design an appropriate regimen for rapid sequence intubation
5) Compare the duration of action of commonly used sedatives and neuromuscular blockers and describe the implication of these differences on post intubation sedation and analgesia