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IntroductionOverview
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Background of RSI
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7 P's of Intubation
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Preparing for Intubation with Richard Tsen
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PretreatmentPretreatment drugs
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Induction Agents For Rapid Sequence IntubationEtomidate For RSI
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Ketamine For RSI
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Propofol For RSI
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Summary of Induction Agents
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Paralytic Agents For Rapid Sequence IntubationSuccinylcholine For RSI
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Rocuronium For RSI
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Summary of Paralytics for RSI
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Summary & ConclusionDifference Between RSI and OR Intubations with Everett Moss
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Difficult Airways with Samantha Strickler
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RSI Summary & References
The induction is for the patients but the paralytic is for the provider!
Summary of Paralytic Agents for RSI
| Drug | Dose | Onset | Duration | Pearls |
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| Succinylcholine | 1.5 mg/kg IV; 3-4 mg/ kg IM (maximum 150 mg | 10-45 seconds | 4-10 minutes | Malignant hyperthermia Hyperkalemia Patients at risk for hyperkalemia |
| Rocuronium | 1-1.2 mg/kg IV | 45-60 seconds | 30-90 minutes | Inability to mask ventilate |
| Vecuronium | 0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV | 2-4 minutes | 20-60 minutes | Potential prolonged intubation |