Rapid Sequence Airway (RSA) with an LMA Supreme for preoxygenation prior to emergency intubation

Rapid Sequence Airway (.) is an approach to emergency airway management that combines the pharmacology of Rapid Sequence Intubation (.), with planned placement of a newer generation gastric isolation extraglottic airway without any prior attempt at intubation. RSA may be used a primary airway strategy for EMS or as a bridge to intubation. We have used this approach more than 40 times in the field and about 6 times in the ED for both hypoxemia and gastric decompression following prolonged bag-valve-mask ventilation. Get more information at or on the Airway911 Facebook page.