Preferred Label : Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation;
MeSH definition : A method of maintaining airway patency and administering anesthesia during emergency
situations when it cannot be determined if the patient is fasting or not; or in other
instances where there is a risk of aspiration. The method includes a series of events
that involve the administration of SEDATIVES to induce unconsciousness, followed by
NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCK AGENTS to improve the intubating conditions, followed by endotracheal
intubation.;
MeSH hyponym : Intubation, Rapid Sequence;
Origin ID : D000079603;
UMLS CUI : C5197879;
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A method of maintaining airway patency and administering anesthesia during emergency
situations when it cannot be determined if the patient is fasting or not; or in other
instances where there is a risk of aspiration. The method includes a series of events
that involve the administration of SEDATIVES to induce unconsciousness, followed by
NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCK AGENTS to improve the intubating conditions, followed by endotracheal
intubation.