Decreasing Time from Decision to Intubation in Premedicated Neonates: A Quality Improvement Initiative.

Unlabelled: Endotracheal intubation carries the risk of discomfort, decompensation, oral trauma, and endotracheal tube malposition. Treatment with premedications reduces complications, increases overall intubation safety, improves pain control, and improves first-pass success. However, time is frequently a barrier to administration.