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Name the drugs in proper order for RSI.
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1. Lidocain
2. Atropine 3. versed 4. succinylcholine 5. vecuronium |
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What does RSI stand for?
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Rapid
Sequence Induction |
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What are the indications for RSI (rapid sequence induction)?
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-trauma pt with GCS of 8 and gag reflex
-trauma pt with significant facial trauma and poor airway control. -closed head injury or hemorrhagic CVA needing hyperventilation. -Burn pt with airway involvement and inevitable airway loss -Severe asthma or COPD with hypoxia and respiratory exhaustion. -Overdoses, i.e. tricyclics, where loss of airway is inevitable. -Any combative, agitated or confused pt who needs definitive airway control. |
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Contraindications for RSI:
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None but the rists must quickly be weighed against the benefits.
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Name the 6 steps of RSI (the six "P's":
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preparation
preoxygenation pretreatment paralysis (with induction) placement of tube postintubation management |
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When succinylcholine is administered, it has a "down side". Name that down side and describe it.
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"Fasciculation" is when a drug sycg as succinylcholine depolarizes by neuromuscular blocking, acting on the receptor sites allowing one last response as they are blocked off.
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