Practices of Rapid Sequence Induction for Prevention of Aspiration-An International Declarative Survey.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Rapid sequence induction (RSI) for the prevention of aspiration is a frequent clinical situation during anesthesia. The lack of international guidelines on this topic may lead to differences in practices. The aim of this survey is to identify the clinical practices in RSI among practitioners at an international level. Methods: International declarative survey across the ESAIC network. Results: A total of 491 respondents in 61 countries, 74% of them were seniors and 42% with over 20 years of experience. Most of the practitioners (87%) performed preoxygenation under a high flow of oxygen (>10 L/min) with no PEEP and no pressure support and 69% use opioids in most cases of RSI. The Sellick maneuver was used by 42% of respondents. RSI was used in mos

SUBMITTER: Ben-Naoui I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11989417 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature