Abstract
Pediatric rapid sequence intubation is a skill of great importance to emergency medicine physicians. Developing a systematic strategy for approaching an emergent airway aids in the proper handling of this event. This paper is a review of the current recommendations for pediatric rapid sequence intubation including current medications and surgical rescue techniques.
MeSH terms
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Airway Obstruction / therapy
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Emergencies*
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / administration & dosage*
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Infant
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Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation
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Intubation, Intratracheal / methods*
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Laryngeal Masks
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Masks
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Neuromuscular Blockade / methods*
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Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / administration & dosage*
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Oxygen / administration & dosage
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Oxygen / therapeutic use
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Positive-Pressure Respiration
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Posture
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Resuscitation / methods
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Time Factors
Substances
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
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Oxygen