Catch My Breath – Rapid Sequence Intubation Controversies
A Knowledge-Based Activity
ACPE UAN # 0016-0000-24-062-L01-P, 1.0 contact hours
1.0 contact hour CNE
Awake vs Delayed Sequence Intubation Heading link
Speakers:
Nicholas Ludmer, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Emergency Medicine
University of Chicago
and
Nathan Olson, MD, MAEd
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
University of Chicago
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Learning Objective:
- Review the indications and techniques for awake and delayed sequence intubation and discuss the pro/cons of each technique.
Ketamine versus Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation Heading link
Speakers:
Dharati Desai, PharmD, BCCCP, BCEMP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Department of Pharmacy, Rush University Medical Center
and
Andrew Posen, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
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Learning Objectives:
- Identify patient-specific clinical criteria that supports and diminishes preferences when selecting between ketamine and etomidate for induction of sedation in RSI.
- Discuss current literature (beyond the guidelines) regarding clinical efficacy and safety profiles of ketamine and etomidate and their studied populations.
Speaker Disclosures Heading link
Speaker Disclosures
Dr. Nicholas Ludmer, Dr. Nathan Olson, Dr. Dharati Desai and Dr. Andrew Posen have no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose in relation to this activity. See Speakers page for all other disclosures.