Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
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). The ramped position helps displace these soft tissues anteriorly, reducing the risk of obstruction during laryngoscopy.
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