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Your patient needs an airway. What is your go-to tool for endotracheal intubation? Do you reach for direct laryngoscopy (DL) and just get it over with? Or do you wait until the whole setup gets brought into the room to attempt a video laryngoscopy (VL)? The debate of DL vs. VL for intubation has persisted …
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What are your experiences with ketamine for intubation? I am really glad that I stumbled onto this article that was shared by @the_resuscitationist and @medicotactico. When you're dealing with airways and medications that have can concerning adverse effects, you really shouldn't trust me on anything and should read the article yourself. Link in bio. This one is …
Continue reading Ketamine for Rapid and Delayed Sequence Intubation
