Abstract
Background Apnea is an expected result of rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and is the primary driver of procedural risk. Although studies describe the performance of RSI in emergency settings, very little has been published describing the actual performance and duration of procedural intervals during the apneic period, primarily due to limitations of traditional approaches to data collection. Purpose We will characterize both the specific procedural intervals of the apneic period during RSI and the specific inefficiencies in each interval that contribute to prolonged, failed attempts at tracheal intubation. Methods This is a prospectively planned, observational study …
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