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 |