A Modern and Practical Review of Rapid-Sequence Intubation in Pediatric Emergencies

Rapid-sequence intubation is the standard for definitive airway management in the emergency department and requires multiple stepwise tasks where the sequence and timing of steps are important. Optimal performance of this critical procedure can be challenging, and common pitfalls exist that emergency providers may encounter when performing rapid-sequence intubation in children. Prolonged and/or failed endotracheal intubation attempts and adverse effects are not infrequent, especially in neonates and young children.
Source: Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research