Anaesthesia

Rapid Sequence Induction

A practical tutorial on the planning, preparation, and execution of
rapid sequence induction in emergency clinical settings.
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  • (390+ learners)
  • 1.5 hours
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  • Expert discussion

Course description 

In this tutorial, you will learn how to prepare, plan and perform a rapid sequence induction.
This work by WFSA is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivitives 4.0 International License. 
Reviewed by SURGhub, December 2023

This course is provided by:

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  • Specialty: Anaesthesia
  • Subspecialty: Airway Management
  • Target audience: Anaesthesia professionals and other appropriate healthcare providers
  • Level: Basic
  • Language: English
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This course is provided by:

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Learning objectives

  • Correctly prepare for rapid sequence inductions (including technique, medications, team member roles, and contingencies)
  • Perform rapid sequence induction in emergency situations
  • Determine how to adapt rapid sequence induction based on institutional factors and clinical circumstances

Course structure 

Name of the Content Author(s)

Expert contributors from around the globe

  • Dr Will Ross

    Dr Will Ross is an Advanced trainee in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Melbourne, Australia.

  • Dr Louise Ellard

    Dr Louise Ellard is a Staff Anaesthetist in Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.

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What learners are saying


"Very interesting and some new information that is not commonly known."


Anaesthesiologist, Saudi Arabia
"I genuinely find that the demystification of RSI and the concise language used was most interesting of all, this quick concise intro made it way more comfortable to learn the basics and practice."

Undergraduate Student, Indonesia


"It was comprehensive, engaging and easy to grasp."



Emergency Medicine Doctor, Nigeria

"It was concise and easy to understand. and it's helpful for clinical practice."

Postgraduate Anaesthesiologist, Pakistan
"The most interesting aspect was about the check list of difficult intubation. This was new for me."

Anaesthesia Technician, Papua New Guinea
"Very helpful information on Rapid Sequence Induction, I enjoyed reading through and learning vital information."

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World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists

The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) is the foremost global alliance of anaesthesiologists, with 133 Member Societies representing over 140 countries and 500,000 anaesthesiologists worldwide.

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