Rapid sequence induction anaesthesia: a guide for nurses in the emergency department

Bruce Armstrong; Cliff Reid; Peter Heath; Howard Simpson; John Kitching; Justin Nicholas; Louisa Chan; John Taylor; Helen Rush

doi:10.1016/j.ienj.2008.11.009

Rapid sequence induction anaesthesia: a guide for nurses in the emergency department

Int Emerg Nurs. 2009 Jul;17(3):161-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ienj.2008.11.009. Epub 2009 Mar 13.

Authors

Bruce Armstrong¹, Cliff Reid, Peter Heath, Howard Simpson, John Kitching, Justin Nicholas, Louisa Chan, John Taylor, Helen Rush

Affiliation

¹ Department of Emergency Medicine, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital Trust, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke RG24 9NA, UK. bruce.armstrong@bnhft.nhs.uk

PMID: 19577203
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2008.11.009

Abstract

Emergency rapid sequence induction (RSI) anaesthesia is the cornerstone of emergency airway management performed on patients in the emergency department (ED). The Royal College of Anaesthetists has stated that anaesthesia should not proceed without a skilled, dedicated assistant. It is essential that ED nurses are educated, skilled and competent to assist with RSI in the ED.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anesthesia, Intravenous / methods
Anesthesia, Intravenous / nursing*
Anesthetics, Intravenous / therapeutic use
Clinical Competence
Emergencies
Emergency Nursing / methods*
Emergency Treatment / methods
Emergency Treatment / nursing
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal / methods
Intubation, Intratracheal / nursing
Monitoring, Physiologic / methods
Monitoring, Physiologic / nursing
Nurse's Role
Nursing Assessment
Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / nursing
Patient Selection
Posture
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Risk Assessment

Substances

Anesthetics, Intravenous