Ben Kerrey is a rising star in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and is the point man for an ongoing initiative at Cincinnati Children’s centered around improving safety and limiting complications during rapid sequence intubation. I recently sat down with Ben to talk about the state of RSI in pediatric patients, the difference between a checklist and a a true cognitive aid, the role of residents during RSI and more.

You can check out several related articles right here – all provided by Dr. Kerrey.

A Modern and Practical Review of Rapid Sequence Intubation in Pediatric Emergencies

Rapid Sequence Intubation for Pediatric Emergency Patients: Higher Frequency of Failed Attempts and Adverse Effects Found by Video Review

Response to the above article from Steve Green

The Spectrum and Frequency of Critical Procedures Performed in a Pediatric Emergency Department: Implications of a Provider-Level View

Reducing the incidence of oxyhaemoglobin desaturation during rapid sequence intubation in a paediatric emergency department

Preoxygenation and Prevention of Desaturation During Emergency Airway Management

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