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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 116: Massive Hemoptysis

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Physiologic dead space higher in chronic lung disease (COPD). Resuscitate prior to intubation. Preparation: dual large bore suction devices, full PPE, push dose pressors, prep for soilage of airway device, multiple devices, prep for cricothyrotomy. Anatomic dead space is approximately 150 mL. Wide range in numbers for MH.

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