Modified rapid sequence induction and intubation: a survey of United States current practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rapid sequence induction and intubation (RSII) is a technique commonly used to resist regurgitation of gastric contents and protect the airway. A modification of this technique is implemented in certain clinical circumstances. However, there is currently no standard definition for a modified RSII. Therefore, we surveyed clinicians at academic centers across the United States to establish a working definition of a modified RSII as well as the clinical scenarios in which it is being used.

Methods

A survey was created that queried the use and definition of modified RSII, and validated with test respondents. We then mailed the survey to all 131 anesthesia residency training programs across the United States. Logistic regression models were created to estimate the perc

SUBMITTER: Ehrenfeld JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3270153 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature