Competency
You must achieve this score, or above, to pass the final written exam
What is 70%
This is the most accurate description for the acronym for RSI
What is Rapid Sequence Induction
To facilitate safety, providers can give this medication to protect both themselves and the patient. (must include correct dose per protocol)
What is 300-400 mg of Ketamine IM
The number of factors that contribute to most intubation failures
What is 5
Patients who present with hypoxia and/or hypotension may require resuscitation prior to induction. Administering this medication allows providers extra time for this resuscitation to take place
What is Ketamine
This is required if you were to fail your initial written test
What is remediation
NC OEMS refers to RSI as this acronym
What is DAI or drug assisted intubation
The number of specific cases where intubation should ALWAYS be considered
What is 5
This factor, that can contribute to intubation failures, can be improved through the use of cricoid pressure, suctioning, and correct use of laryngoscope blades
What is the inability to visualize vocal cords
RSI can be dangerous IF this specific procedure cannot be performed due to anatomical abnormalities such as a neck tumor
What is a surgical cricothyrotomy
During the TSOP exam, candidates will be evaluated based on basic airway management, advanced airway management, the RSI procedure itself, and this last criteria
What is decisiveness
Sedatives can also be referred to as this type of medication, which represents an important step in the RSI process
What are induction medications
Examples of this indication would be severe respiratory distress and toxicological emergencies
What is failure of ventilation and oxygenation
This contribution to most intubation failures can occur during head trauma (specifically trauma involving insult to the brain)
What is a clinched jaw
This is the youngest a patient can be to be considered for RSI
What is 13 years old
The RSI medic MUST develop this prior to initiating the procedure
What is an airway plan
These two doctors developed the traditional RSI procedure
Who are Doctors William Sept and Peter Safar
This sign is more specific to failure of airway protection than a "lack of gag reflex"
What are pooled secretions
This contribution to most intubation failures can be improved by the combination of RSI and the use of a bougie
What is the inability to pass the tube through the cords
This pneumonic can be used to assess the majority of RSI contraindications
What is LEMON
This is the number of combined successful intubations and RSI assists to be RSI certified at Wilkes EMS
What is 9; 6 intubations and 3 RSI assists
During this year, two physicians developed the traditional RSI procedure
When is 1970
Examples of this indication include: suspected airway burns, deteriorating head injuries & anaphylaxis
What is anticipated clinical course
RSI has the potential to improve all factors that contribute to most intubation failures except for this one
What is excess weight
A relative contraindication that is not related to the patient or their presentation
What is the proficiency of the clinician