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A 6-month-old boy presents obtunded in septic shock and requires intubation.

1. List (6) anatomical airway differences of infants vs adults which may make RSI more challenging. For each difference, give a strategy you would use to mitigate. 12 marks

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2. List (2) physiological differences of infants vs adults which may require modification of standard adult RSI technique. 4 marks

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3. State (2) ways you will mitigate cardiovascular collapse during RSI of this patient. 2 marks

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