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A national Internet survey on rapid sequence intubation patterns from Turkey
Ozlem Guneysel1, Ozge Ecmel Onur, Haldun Akoglu
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, guneysel@gmail.com.
International Journal of Emergency Medicine
|April 23, 2009
Summary
Emergency medicine physicians in Turkey predominantly perform rapid sequence intubation (RSI). Anesthetists are involved in a smaller number of cases, with specific drug preferences noted for induction and neuromuscular blockade.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Anesthesiology
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a critical procedure in emergency departments.
- Understanding the proceduralists and drug choices for RSI is essential for optimizing patient care.
- Practices may vary across different healthcare systems and regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the medical specialties performing RSI in Turkish emergency departments.
- To ascertain the preferred medications used by emergency physicians during RSI.
- To provide insights into current RSI practices in Turkey.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to chiefs of emergency departments across Turkey.
- Hospitals with emergency medicine residency programs were included.
- Data on performing specialty and drug preferences were collected.
Main Results:
- 35 emergency departments responded to the survey.
- Emergency medicine physicians performed RSI in 73% of responding departments.
- Fentanyl, etomidate, vecuronium, and succinylcholine were commonly preferred drugs.
Conclusions:
- Emergency medicine physicians are the primary providers of RSI in most Turkish emergency departments.
- Anesthetists perform RSI in a limited capacity in these settings.
- The study highlights the role of emergency medicine in managing airway emergencies.
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