Administration of sedative followed rapidly by a paralytic. RSI was created as a response to the deleterious effects of aspiration. The technique was to decrease the amount of time that a patient’s airway was unprotected during induction. Pretreatment Agents Fentanyl: 2-10 mcg/kg; Reduces sympathetic responses, useful for patients with head injuries or myocardial ischemia.  Lidocaine: Can decrease... Continue Reading →