All true about classical Rapid sequence induction except
Rapid Sequence induction /intubation Indication - emergency surgery, full stomach patient (Pregnancy is considered afull stomach,whererapid sequence induction is indicated if taken under general anesthesia) Aim - to prevent aspiration Steps 1. Preoxygenation 2. Cricoid pressure application 3. Intravenous thiopentone and intravenous succinylcholine 4. Positive pressure ventilation by bag and mask contraindicated 5. Laryngoscopy and intubation.
Preoxygenation is mandatory
Cricoid pressure is applied
Positive pressure ventilation by bag and mask with small tidal volume
The neuromuscular blocker used is succinylcholine
Neuromuscular Blocker