Can you do a Cric? It's #CritBits episode 11 and we're talking about the importance of knowing how to perform a cricothyroidotomy if you give paralytic medications for rapid sequence intubation (RSI). Although pushing paralytics aids in first pass success, failure to ventilate during subsequent attempts necessitates immediate surgical airway access. Don't depend on external help, stressing that emergency airway providers must be prepared to perform a cricothyroidotomy themselves to ensure patien

Resuscitate Before You Intubate July often means residents and new attendings are eager to perform procedures, and endotracheal intubation, especially Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI), is a popular one. While it's an exciting and essential skill, it's also a procedure that carries significant risks and demands immense respect. This isn't just dramatic talk: Post-Intubation Hypotension: 25% of critically ill patients we intubate will experience hypotension immediately after the procedure. This lac

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗥 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁! Rocuronium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent often used in rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in the emergency room (ER). It provides muscle relaxation, facilitating endotracheal intubation by paralyzing the skeletal muscles, including those responsible for respiration.⁣ ⁣ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 �