Tag: Intubation risks

According to a 2023 meta-analysis, up to one-third of hospitalized patients undergoing rapid sequence intubation (RSI) experience an adverse event. Understanding **when should rapid sequence intubation be performed** is critical for ensuring patient safety and managing life-threatening conditions effectively.

While anesthesia is a safe and common procedure, studies show that post-extubation dysphagia can occur in up to 62% of patients in some populations. In fact, it is well-documented that **anesthesia can cause dysphagia** through a variety of mechanical and physiological mechanisms.