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Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

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They increase the risks of hypoxia and acidosis during the apneic period as well as hypotension and hypoperfusion caused by the abrupt transition from negative-pressure to positive-pressure ventilation (10). Adrenal suppression, limiting its use in long procedures or critically ill patients. Contraindicated seizures or porphyria.

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Hypoglycaemia in the ED

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Signs and symptoms in this group are often non-specific and can include irritability, hypotonia, lethargy, jitteriness, temperature instability, poor feeding, vomiting, apnoea and seizures. Previously well child? “ Pregnancy was uncomplicated and he was well after birth. Physical examination: Joey is well-grown.

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