Etomidate versus ketamine for in-hospital rapid sequence intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine June 1, 2025 Mohamed Aziz Daghmouri, Mohamed Ali Chaouch, Mohamed Noomen et al. 8 citations
Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a critical procedure in emergency and intensive care settings. Etomidate has been favored for its hemodynamic stability; however, concerns about adrenal insufficiency have prompted interest in ketamine as an alternative induction agent. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the effects of etomidate vs ketamine on 30-day survival and other...