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Rapid Sequence Intubation
The administration of a potent induction agent followed immediately by a rapidly acting neuromuscular blocking agent to induce unconsciousness and motor paralysis for tracheal intudation. |
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| What are the Seven "P"s of R.S.I. |
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Definition
P = Preparation
P = Preoxygenation
P = Pretreatment
P = Paralysis with induction
P = Protection and positioning
P = Placement with proof
P = Postintubation management |
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During the PREPARATION stage of R.S.I. what do you want to consider first? |
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Definition
The possible difficulty of the intubation. |
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Explain the PREPARATION stage of R.S.I. |
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Definition
Size up of the airway
Potential for difficult airway
Set up equipment
Prepare for possible complications
Make sure equipment works |
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During the PREPARATION stage what monitoring devices should be placed on the patient |
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Definition
Pulse Oximetry
Cardiac Monitor
Capnography
Blood Pressure Monitoring |
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Explain the PREOXYGENATION stage of R.S.I. |
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Definition
The establishment of an oxygen reservoir within the lungs and body tissue to permit several minutes of apnea to occur without arterial oxygen desaturation |
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Term
What is the Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) of the lungs? |
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Definition
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FILL IN THE BLANKS:
The Administration of _____% oxygen for _____ minutes replaces the predominantly ___________mixture of _____air with oxygen, allowing several minutes of ________time before hemoglobin saturation ___________to less than ____%. |
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Definition
(1) 100%
(2) 3
(3) nitrogenous
(4) room
(5) apnea
(6) decreases
(7) 90% |
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