Pediatric rapid sequence intubation: a review

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2004 May;20(5):339-44. doi: 10.1097/01.pec.0000125667.58561.62.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Airway Obstruction / therapy
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Emergencies*
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / administration & dosage*
  • Infant
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / methods*
  • Laryngeal Masks
  • Masks
  • Neuromuscular Blockade / methods*
  • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Oxygen / administration & dosage
  • Oxygen / therapeutic use
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration
  • Posture
  • Resuscitation / methods
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
  • Oxygen