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The full stomach

A rapid sequence induction for an emergency laparotomy: preoxygenation that has to count, drugs in fixed order, the pressure drop that follows, and a stimulated middle.

Emergency laparotomy for perforated viscus54 y male · 80 kg · ASA 3ETwelve hours of peritonitis, vomiting on the ward, last ate this morning. Tachycardic and dry despite two litres of crystalloid.

Emergency laparotomy for perforated viscus · min 0 · Pre-induction

HR
112
SpO2
95%
NIBP
104/62
EtCO2
0.0 kPa
RR
24
Temp
38.1°
Anaesthetic recordv systolic · ^ diastolic · ● heart rate
04080120160200010203040506070minutesv^

Pre-induction

min 0 · step 1/8

He arrives on the trolley: sweaty, guarding, an NG tube on free drainage. The machine is checked, suction is under the pillow, and the surgeon is scrubbing.

Why does this induction have to be a rapid sequence?

The case waits for your decision.

Teaching values for the printed patient, not a prescribing reference. The drug cart holds every drug here with its class, concentration and dose logic.