Question 1: What drugs are used in RSI?
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Question 1: What drugs are used in RSI?
Answer: A predetermined dose of induction agent, followed by a predetermined dose of suxamethonium to produce rapid muscle relaxation.
Question 2: What induction agent is commonly used?
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Question 1: What drugs are used in RSI?
Answer: A predetermined dose of induction agent, followed by a predetermined dose of suxamethonium to produce rapid muscle relaxation.
Question 2: What induction agent is commonly used?
Answer: Thiopental is the traditional induction agent used for RSI. It has the advantages of a rapid onset of action and a clear end-point for the onset of anaesthesia. Other induction agents may be used. Propofol has the disadvantage of a slightly slower onset time. Ketamine may offer greater cardiovascular stability in a shocked patient.
Question 3: What dose is used?
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Question 1: What drugs are used in RSI?
Answer: A predetermined dose of induction agent, followed by a predetermined dose of suxamethonium to produce rapid muscle relaxation.
Question 2: What induction agent is commonly used?
Answer: Thiopental is the traditional induction agent used for RSI. It has the advantages of a rapid onset of action and a clear end-point for the onset of anaesthesia. Other induction agents may be used. Propofol has the disadvantage of a slightly slower onset time. Ketamine may offer greater cardiovascular stability in a shocked patient.
Question 3: What dose is used?
Answer: This depends on the age, weight and cardiovascular status of the patient. The usual dose range for thiopental is 3-7 mg/kg.