Does the choice of induction agent in rapid sequence intubation in the emergency department influence the incidence of post-induction hypotension?

Objective: To describe the effects of different induction agents on the incidence of post-induction hypotension (PIH) and its associated interventions during rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in the ED.

Methods: A single centre retrospective study of patients intubated between 2018 and 2021 was conducted in a regional Australian ED. The impact of induction agent choice, in addition to demographic and clinical factors on the incidence of PIH were determined using descriptive statistics and a multivariate analysis presented as adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs).