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Rapid sequence induction: a narrative review

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By Tim Cook, Felicity Plaat, Alistair F. McNarry
| Association of Anaesthetists
Introduction Rapid sequence induction (RSI) (also termed rapid sequence intubation or rapid sequence induction and intubation) is a widely-used multi-element technique for induction of anaesthesia intended to reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents (aspiration). It is considered a fundamental airway management procedure. Despite this, its origin, definition, key components and evidence base are all matters of debate and controversy.
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Pain management after caesarean delivery: beyond analgesia towards holistic maternal recovery

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By Neal Patel, Felicity Plaat, Sonali Thakrar
| Association of Anaesthetists
Caesarean delivery is now one of the most frequently performed operations worldwide, with the global incidence increasing from 16.0 million in 2000 to 29.7 million in 2015 [1]. This trend is projected to continue, with a predicted 38 million caesarean deliveries being undertaken annually by 2030 [2]. Caesarean delivery is major abdominal surgery.
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Time to treat the bleeding obstetric patient like the trauma patient and lower the dose of opioid

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By Felicity Plaat, Georgina Margiotta
| Association of Anaesthetists
The 7th National Audit Project (NAP7) confirmed haemorrhage as a leading cause of maternal cardiac arrest[1]. In this audit of cardiac arrest in patients under the care of an anaesthetist, nearly half of the obstetric cases involved a general anaesthetic, and anaesthetic care was judged to be a key factor in 68% of cases. The specific drugs used for induction of anaesthesia were not recorded [1]. We speculate that over-generous use of opioids may be implicated.
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By Umbareen Siddiqi, Felicity Plaat
| secure.jbs.elsevierhealth.com
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