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emDOCs Revamp: Esophageal Perforation

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1 , 2 The most common non-iatrogenic cause is spontaneously due to increased intraesophageal pressure, Boerhaave syndrome, from forceful retching, coughing, straining, seizures, or even childbirth (15% of cases). McGraw-Hill Education; 2020. Evolving options in the management of esophageal perforation. aid=1104586430 Bono MJ.

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Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

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Contraindicated seizures or porphyria. 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. J Emerg Med.

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ToxCard: Acute Organophosphate Toxicity

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Airway management should not be delayed. 7 Airway management: consider early airway management. Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. link] Updated September 14, 2020. Accessed December 14, 2020. 7 May lead to respiratory failure.