Interview with Ben Kerrey about Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation

What this episode covers

Ben Kerrey is a rising star in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and is the point man for an ongoing initiative at Cincinnati Children&#8217;s centered around improving safety and limiting complications during rapid sequence intubation. I recently sat down with Ben to talk about the state of RSI in pediatric patients, the difference between a checklist and a a true cognitive aid, the role of residents during RSI and more.<br /> You can check out several related articles right here &#8211; all provided by Dr. Kerrey.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://pemcincinnati.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/A-Modern-and-Practical-Review-of-RSI-in-Pediatric-Emergencies-CPEM-2015.pdf">A Modern and Practical Review of Rapid Sequence Intubation in Pediatric Emergencies</a><br /> <a href="http://pemcincinnati.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Kerrey-published-Annals-manuscript-1.pdf">Rapid Sequence Intubation for Pediatric Emergency Patients: Higher Frequency of Failed Attempts and Adverse Effects Found by Video Review</a><br /> <a href="http://pemcincinnati.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Green-editorial-for-RSI-paper.pdf">Response to the above article from Steve Green</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://pemcincinnati.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Mittiga-Annals-The-spectrum-and-frequency-of-critical-procedures-performed-in-a-PED.pdf">The Spectrum and Frequency of Critical Procedures Performed in a Pediatric Emergency Department: Implications of a Provider-Level View</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://pemcincinnati.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Kerrey-et-al-RSI-Improvement-Paper-BMJ-Quality-and-Safety-July-2015.pdf">Reducing the incidence of oxyhaemoglobin desaturation during rapid sequence intubation in a paediatric emergency department</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://pemcincinnati.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Weingart-and-Levitan-Annals-2012-Preoxygenation-and-the-prevention-of-desaturation-during-emergency-airway-mgt.pdf">Preoxygenation and Prevention of Desaturation During Emergency Airway Management</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br />