Issue #1: The Latest in Critical Care, 5/8/23

High Impact:

Rapid sequence intubation: neuromuscular blockade vs remifentanil. The ultra-short-acting opioid remifentanil could theoretically be a safer induction agent with less risk of aspiration than neuromuscular blockers like succinylcholine or rocuronium. Neuromuscular blockers relax lower esophageal sphincter tone, increasing the risk for reflux …