The impact of ketamine on emergency rapid sequence intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a crucial step in the resuscitation process for critically ill patients, and the judicious use of sedative drugs during RSI significantly influences the clinical outcomes of patients. Ketamine is a commonly used anesthetic sedative; however, its impact on the mortality of patients undergoing RSI has yielded inconsistent findings. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating ketamine's role in RSI to provide insights into selecting appropriate sedatives for critically ill patients.

Methods

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we conducted a systematic search on MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, without restricting to randomized controlled trials (RC

SUBMITTER: Hu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11438097 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature