RT Book, Section A1 Nasr, Ned F. A1 Boldt, David W. A1 Nasr, Isam F. A2 Reichman, Eric F. SR Print(0) ID 1159794051 T1 Pharmacologic Adjuncts to Intubation T2 Reichman's Emergency Medicine Procedures, 3e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259861925 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159794051 RD 2024/03/29 AB Reserve oral endotracheal intubation without pharmacologic assistance for the unresponsive and apneic patient. Intubate unconscious patients capable of resisting laryngoscopy or those with spontaneous respiratory effort with the assistance of pharmacologic adjuncts. Rapid sequence intubation (Chapter 16) optimizes conditions while minimizing the risk of aspiration. It can be performed with a high rate of success and minimal complications.1 Rapid sequence intubation requires the use of several pharmacologic adjuncts (Tables 12-1, 12-2, and 12-3). This includes a potent anesthetic agent to induce unconsciousness and a neuromuscular blocking agent to produce paralysis.