Rapid Sequence Induction of Anaesthesia in the Paediatric Patient: Controversies and proposed protocol

Michelle R Correia

Rapid Sequence Induction of Anaesthesia in the Paediatric Patient: Controversies and proposed protocol

Michelle R Correia University of the Witwatersrand

Keywords: rapid sequence induction, anaesthesia, paediatric patient, controversies, proposed protocol

Abstract

The best way to perform a Rapid sequence induction (RSI) of anaesthesia in the paediatric patient has been a longstanding contentious issue amongst practicing anaesthetists. Paediatric patients have many anatomical and physiological differences to adults that make the performance of a classical RSI inappropriate in these patients.

Author Biography

Michelle R Correia, University of the Witwatersrand

MBBCh, DA, FCA Department of Anesthesia Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital University of the Witwatersrand

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Issue

2016 Anaesthetics CPD Supplement

Section

NWU Refresher Course

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