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This review article will consider how to conduct a safe rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia in the pre-hospital environment. It considers the potential risks and benefits of doing so, reviews some of the literature surrounding the technique and considers aspects from clinician training to choice of induction agent. It aims to give an overview of this element of pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia.

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Pre-hospital RSI rapid sequence induction anaesthesia safe

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Conducting a safe rapid sequence induction in pre-hospital care

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