Induction of pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia i-PHEA: a national survey of UK HEMS practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia is a critical intervention undertaken by helicopter emergency medical teams. Previous studies informed current practice for induction regimes, using a standardized approach of fentanyl, ketamine and rocuronium. There may be a trend towards post-induction hypotension attributed to the induction regime used. Several new combinations of fentanyl, ketamine and rocuronium are emerging in clinical practice. There is currently no consensus on what induction regimes should be used.

Methods

A semi-structured survey was distributed to the medical leads of all UK air ambulance organisations between December 2022 and February 2023. Responses that were returned within the study period were included. Exclusions included missing data, declined

SUBMITTER: Hodkinson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10617087 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature