TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 10. Rapid Sequence Induction A1 - Reichman, Eric F. Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - Rapid sequence induction (RSI) of anesthesia, sometimes referred to as “crash” induction, has become a safe and effective method of establishing emergent airway control in patients with suspected life-threatening emergencies. It ensures optimal patient compliance in a well-controlled environment. RSI involves the near simultaneous administration of a potent sedative–hypnotic agent and a neuromuscular blocking agent.1–20 Various pretreatment drug regimens have been advocated to prevent potentially deleterious side effects, such as aspiration of gastric contents, cardiovascular excitation or depression, and intracranial pressure elevation. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57701075 ER -