Semiprone position is superior to supine position for paediatric endotracheal intubation during massive regurgitation, a randomized crossover simulation trial

Semiprone position is superior to supine position for paediatric endotracheal intubation during massive regurgitation, a randomized crossover simulation trial

Abstract Background Endotracheal intubation of patients with massive regurgitation represents a challenge in emergency airway management. Gastric contents tend to block suction catheters, and few treatment alternatives exist. Based on a technique that was successfully applied in our district, we wan...

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Main Authors: Espen Fevang, Karin Haaland, Jo Røislien, Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Airway management
Intubation, Intratracheal
Emergency medical services
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-018-0474-z

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