Table 3: The Seven Ps of rapid sequence intubation.

Action

Time

Preparation

10 minutes before intubation

Preoxygenation

5 minutes before intubation

Pre-intubation optimization

3 minutes before intubation (may be longer depending on necessary interventions and time available)

Paralysis with induction

Induction

Protection

30 seconds after induction

Placement (Intubation)

45 seconds after induction

Post-intubation management

60 seconds after induction