Which mode is contraindicated in rapid sequence induction?

There are few absolute contraindications for rapid sequence intubation. These contraindications include complete upper airway obstruction and the loss of facial or oropharyngeal landmarks, which will require a surgical airway to be placed.

What is the greatest complication associated with RSI?

Complications include the following:

• Right mainstem intubation.
• Pneumothorax.
• Dental trauma.
• Postintubation pneumonia.
• Vocal cord avulsion.
• Failure to intubate.
• Hypotension.
• Aspiration.

What are the complications of intubation?

Complications that can occur during placement of an endotracheal tube include upper airway and nasal trauma, tooth avulsion, oral-pharyngeal laceration, laceration or hematoma of the vocal cords, tracheal laceration, perforation, hypoxemia, and intubation of the esophagus.

What are the contraindications of intubation?

Contraindications to endotracheal intubation include severe airway trauma or obstruction that does not permit the safe placement of an endotracheal tube. If an endotracheal tube cannot be placed, but an airway needs to be secured, a surgical airway is indicated.

What is the difference between rapid sequence intubation and regular intubation?

One important difference between RSI and routine tracheal intubation is that the practitioner does not typically manually assist the ventilation of the lungs after the onset of general anesthesia and cessation of breathing, until the trachea has been intubated and the cuff has been inflated.

What is the best medication to facilitate intubation in a combative patient?

Succinylcholine is the most commonly used medication for rapid-sequence intubation because it produces the most rapid onset of paralysis and thus the best intubating conditions in the shortest amount of time.

What is the purpose of rapid sequence intubation?

Rapid sequence induction and intubation (RSII) for anesthesia is a technique designed to minimize the chance of pulmonary aspiration in patients who are at higher than normal risk.