Rapid Sequence Intubation Experiences in the Pediatric Emergency Department

Aim: Patient selection and management of rapid sequence intubation application in the emergency department can be challenging for clinicians. In this study, we aimed to describe demographic information, clinical characteristics medical conditions patients who underwent children's our hospital present patient strategies.
 Methods: Cases under age 18 between January 2021 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.
 Results: 11 included study. The median was 6 years (min-max 2-15), 7 them girls (63,6%). time from symptom onset presentation 120 minutes 15 minutes-2 weeks). RSI indications trauma (n=5), mass (n=4), ventriculoperitoneal shunt dysfunction (n=1), refractory status epilepticus (n=1). All had focal neurological deficits on examination. value Glasgow coma scale scores 8 4-15). first neuroimaging method cranial tomography ten (90.9%) patients. Intracranial hemorrhage 45.4% (5 patients) No complications observed any during application. One each died due intracranial dysfunction. Neurological (dysarthria, gait disturbance, hemiparesis, visual impairment) detected five their month follow-up.
 Conclusion: This retrospective study identified critically ill children admitted with acute symptoms prevent increased pressure further brain damage.