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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 116: Massive Hemoptysis

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Physiologic dead space higher in chronic lung disease (COPD). Preparation: dual large bore suction devices, full PPE, push dose pressors, prep for soilage of airway device, multiple devices, prep for cricothyrotomy. Poor candidates: underlying pulmonary disease like COPD, lung cancer, bronchiectasis.

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