What is a quick sequence induction?
Fast sequence induction, also known as RSI, is an advanced medical procedure for endotracheal intubation. Although the objective of rapid sequence induction does not differ from normal intubation, the doctor performs RSI exclusively in patients who may exclude the stomach content during the intubation process. To reduce this risk, RSI focuses on the temporary paralysis of the patient during the procedure. Since anesthetic drugs are part of the procedure, a physician of RSI must have extensive training in the procedure or let the anesthesiologist administer medication. Medical or nurses can perform RSI during emergency conditions.
Intubation is essential in various medical situations, from recovery to surgery to help in breathing in the final stages of terminal disease. The induction of a quick sequence has the same overall goal, but is essential in emergency situations where the patient can vomit during intubation. For example, if the patient has a stroke right after a meal, vomiting during intubation is a significant risk of suffocation, acidosis andHypoxia. Because these risk factors can become fatal, RSI is a preferred method in these situations.
Fast sequence induction is a multi -stage process that a doctor or other doctor must be able to complete in less than two minutes. After confirmation that all the necessary materials are present, the doctor gives pure oxygen to increase the blood oxygen level. The patient then receives any corresponding premedication before the anesthetic. The doctor then puts the tube between vocal chords. The last two steps include checking that air reaches the lungs and securing the tube to a portable or hospital fan.
Fast sequence induction requires a much higher level of skills compared to normal intubation. Although one doctor is able to perform the whole procedure, the safest method includes two medical staff. One person intubate the patient while the other gives an anesthetic. This protection reduces wAni that the patient receives too little or too much anesthetic. Either the error can have fatal results.
A physician or anesthesiologist is not always available to perform rapid sequence induction. For example, rescuers who rush the patient to the hospital sometimes have no choice but to perform RSI to save the patient's life. Although RSI in this situation brings RSI a greater risk, delaying treatment can mean the patient's death. The potential advantage outweighs the potential risk.