Rapid Sequence intubation is associated with an up to 20% first-pass failure rate and failure of first pass success is associated with adverse events.
The Study
Effect of administration sequence of induction agents on first-attempt failure during emergency intubation: A Bayesian analysis of a prospective cohort. Acad Emerg Med. 2024 Oct 18. doi: 10.1111/acem.15031. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39425254
Bottom Line
In this large single-center retrospective study, there was a reduced risk of first pass failure when paralytic agents were used before induction agents.
