An acronym for Rapid Sequence Induction, an emergency medical procedure sometimes performed by paramedics prior to intubation on conscience patients. It is essentially a rapid anesthetization.
EMT: Resps are 6 chief!
Medic: Alright, we need to intubate. Is he still conscious?
EMT: Partially
Medic: Go ahead and set up for an RSI
Medic: Alright, we need to intubate. Is he still conscious?
EMT: Partially
Medic: Go ahead and set up for an RSI
by pcbene January 09, 2008
