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{What do they recommend while awaiting the onset of muscle relaxation for a patient who is hypoxemic (<90% SpO2)? | {What do they recommend while awaiting the onset of muscle relaxation for a patient who is hypoxemic (<90% SpO2)? | ||
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Revision as of 03:07, 7 February 2014
Under Review Journal Club Article
Weingart, S. et al. "Preoxygenation and Prevention of Desaturation During Emergency Airway Management". Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2012. 59(=3):165-75.
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Clinical Question
Reviews preoxygenation and peri-intubation oxygenation techniques to minimize the risk of critical hypoxia and introduces a risk-stratification approach to emergency tracheal intubation.
Major Points
Design
Review of methods and approaches to preparing for intubation of patients with varying levels of risk of hypoxia.
CME