Rapid Sequence Intubation Drug Delivery Using Intraosseous and IV Access in Pediatric Patients Observational Study

A Pilot Study of Intubating Conditions Comparing Intraosseous Vascular Access With Peripheral Intravenous Access for Drug Delivery in Rapid Sequence Intubation Using Rocuronium as the Paralytic Agent

This study will evaluate using intraosseous vascular access and intravenous vascular access to give pediatric patients the necessary medications to perform rapid sequence intubation, for patients with airway difficulties.

Inclusion Criteria:

• subjects requiring rapid sequence intubation for whom rocuronium is chosen as the paralytic agent.
• the operator chooses to place a peripheral intravenous or powered intraosseous catheter to permit rapid sequence intubation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• subjects in whom vascular access for rapid sequence intubation drug administration was established prior to arrival to the emergency department.