Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.041.500.737 - E02.585.578.737 - E05.497.578.737