Vagolytic Medications for Intubation

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Vagolytic Medications for Intubation

Learn about the use of vagolytic medications in preparation for intubation.

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Released:

September 1, 2012

Audience:

Physicians, Paramedics

Learning Objectives

Explain the mechanism of vagally mediated bradycardia during pediatric laryngoscopy
Identify pediatric patients who benefit most from vagolytic premedication
Select appropriate vagolytic agents and dosing for pediatric intubation
Integrate vagolytics into a structured, physiology‑based intubation medication sequence
Prevent bradycardia‑related complications during semi‑elective pediatric intubation

Author(s)

Robert Pascucci, MD

Anesthesiology | Boston Children's Hospital

Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH

Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital

Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School

Citation

Pascucci R, Wolbrink TA. Vagolytic Medications for Intubation. 9/2012. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/2982/vagolytic-medications-for-intubation.