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SGEM#465: Not A Second Time – Single Center RCTs Fail To Replicate In Multi-Center RCTs

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with severe respiratory failure from bilateral pneumonia. This process of validation is critical, as it addresses external validitya cornerstone of evidence-based practice. Should your first pass attempt be done with a bougie or a styletted tube?