The use of etomidate for rapid-sequence intubation in the air medical setting.

Prehospital Emergency Care · 2001-01-01 · Observational study

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of etomidate for rapid-sequence intubation (RSI) in the air medical environment. METHODS: This was a retrospective review of a consecutive series of patients receiving etomidate for RSI by a university hospital-based air medical program. Records of all patients more than 10 years of age requiring intubation during a 13-month period were reviewed. Data collected included demographics, site of intubation, person performing intubation, indication, diagnosis, medications administered, complications, and pre- and post-

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Endotracheal intubation · Rapid sequence intubation · Sedatives & anxiolytics