| A | B |
|---|
| Purpose of rapid sequence intubation | To rapidly initiate an advabced aurway |
| This is what the term "rapid" means in RSI | The fact that the meds are given rapidly, one right after another. |
| Normal range for ETCO2 | 35-45 mmHg |
| Pre-oxygenate the patient with 100% oxygen for this long before RSI | 3-5 minutes |
| This will help visualize the vocal cords during intubation | Sellick maneuver (cricoid pressure) |
| There is no need to do this after the paralytic is given - in fact doing so may elicit vomiting. | Ventilate patient |
| This is a good first choice drug for sedation due to it's short half life. | Propofol |
| Order in which drugs are given in RSI... | Sedative then Paralytic |
| 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 4 |
