JSAL Anesthesia Practice Test

Rapid Sequence Induction describes the technique of quickly inducing anesthesia and securing the airway with an endotracheal tube to minimize the chance of aspiration in patients who are at high risk of regurgitation or in whom airway management is likely to be difficult. It uses a fast-acting induction agent followed immediately by a rapid-onset neuromuscular blocker, with minimal or no ventilation between induction and intubation, and thorough preoxygenation with suction and often cricoid pressure prepared. Indications include situations with a full stomach or high aspiration risk (emergency surgery, trauma, obstetric patients, obesity, gastroesophageal reflux) and any scenario where a protected airway is essential due to anticipated difficult airway or poor airway protection.