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Glasgow Coma Scale in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Consider other indicators of need for airway management, such as gag reflex. Interrater reliability of Glasgow Coma Scale scores in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. GCS scores are validated in trauma populations , but it has its limitations in the medical populations. It’s complicated. J Surg Res.

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Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

EMDocs

It is particularly useful in cases of physically difficult airway management, such as in patients with obesity, limited neck mobility, or cervical spine immobilization. Incidence and factors associated with cardiac arrest complicating emergency airway management. Int J Emerg Med. J Emerg Med.