Rapid Sequence Intubation: Dr. Zulkarnain, Span
Rapid Sequence Intubation: Dr. Zulkarnain, Span
Intubation
RSI
The use of medication to facilitate passing the
endotracheal tube
Analgesics
Sedatives
Paralytics
CONTROLLED procedure
Will take several minutes to accomplish
Requires a team effort
The ultimate goal is to secure an airway
without having the patient vomit and aspirate.
Indications for RSI
Impending airway obstruction
Facial fractures…no excessive oral bleeding
Facial burns…inhalation injury
Expanding retropharyngeal hematoma
Preparation
Preoxygenation
Pretreatment
Paralysis (with induction)
Placement of the tube
Post intubation management
Preparation
Etomidate
Short acting sedative
hypnotic
Dose=0.3 mg/kg
Induction time= 5-10
min.
*Myoclonus
Ketamine
Versed
Benzodiazepine,
Sedative
1-2 mg IV
Onset 1.5 min. to 2H
*Hypotension
Anesthesia
Fentanyl
Narcotic analgesic
50-100 mcg/kg
Lasts 30 min.
*Resp. depression
Propofol (Diprivan)
Induction agent
Standard dose: 2
mg/kg
Rapid onset, short
duration
Considerations:
*Hypotension,apnea
Paralytic (Neuromuscular
block)
VECURONIUM
Skeletal Muscle
Relaxer
0.1 MG/KG
IV(PARALYZING
DOSE)
Lasts 25 to 45 min.
Paralytic
Position patient
• Do not bag unless SpO2 < 90%
• Sellick’s Maneuver (Cricoid pressure)
Placement of tube
Placement and Proof
Confirm tube
placement
– ETCO2
– Bilateral breath
sounds
– Absent epigastric
sounds
Failed attempt