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Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

They increase the risks of hypoxia and acidosis during the apneic period as well as hypotension and hypoperfusion caused by the abrupt transition from negative-pressure to positive-pressure ventilation (10). The ramped position helps displace these soft tissues anteriorly, reducing the risk of obstruction during laryngoscopy.

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Facial grimacing is a weak indicator of pain in neonates ( Liebelt 2000 ). Tachycardia, tachypnea, and a change in behavior can be indicators not only to the presence of pain, but possibly to its etiology as well. When this behavior is present, look for a furrowed brow, eyes squeezed shut, and a vertically open mouth.

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