MEDICATION ASSISTED INTUBATION (M.A.I.)

Abstract

Also known as Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI), Crash Airway Procedures (CAP) ,and other names, is the use of medications to assist in intubation is both life saving and risky. Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is an airway management technique that produces inducing immediate unresponsiveness (induction agent) and muscular relaxation (neuromuscular blocking agent) and is the fastest and most effective means of controlling the emergency airway.