{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Current Practices and Safety of Medication Use During Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation.
{Author}: Bisesi SA;Stauber SD;Hutchinson DJ;Acquisto NM;
{Journal}: J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther
{Volume}: 29
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024
暂无{DOI}: 10.5863/1551-6776-29.1.66
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>This study aimed to characterize medication-related practices during and immediately -following rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in pediatric care units across the United States and to evaluate adverse drug events.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>This was a multicenter, observational study of medication practices surrounding intubation in pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and emergency department patients across the United States.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>A total of 172 patients from 13 geographically diverse institutions were included. Overall, 24%, 69%, and 50% received preinduction, induction, and neuromuscular blockade, respectively. Induction and neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) use was low in NICU patients (52% and 23%, respectively), whereas nearly all patients intubated outside of the NICU received both (98% and 95%, respectively). NICU patients who received RSI medications were older and weighed more. Despite infrequent use of atropine (21%), only 3 patients developed bradycardia after RSI. Of the 119 patients who received an induction agent, fentanyl (67%) and midazolam (34%) were administered most frequently. Hypotension and hypertension occurred in 23% and 24% of patients, respectively, but were not associated with a single induction agent. Etomidate use was low and not associated with development of adrenal insufficiency. Rocuronium was the most used NMBA (78%). Succinylcholine use was low (11%) and administered despite hyperkalemia in 2 patients. Postintubation sedation and analgesia were not used or inadequate based on timing of initiation in many patients who received a non-depolarizing NMBA.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Medication practices surrounding pediatric RSI vary across the United States and may be influenced by patient location, age, and weight.