Unexpected difficulties in intubation are more common than one might think, with an incidence rate that varies from 0.1% to 10.1%. They pose a higher risk of injury, with repeated attempts leading to severe complications that include edema, increased gastric…
Read MoreEndotracheal intubation can occur in up to 60% of critically ill patients. Though common, the procedure comes with significant risks. If multiple attempts are made to secure the airway, it may contribute to patient morbidity. Using the right laryngoscope can…
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Read MoreProcedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) is a widespread practice that allows the patient to maintain oxygenation and independent airway control while being in a sedated or dissociative state. When should PSA be used and avoided? What are the various levels…
Read MoreFive to 15% of trauma patients arrive in emergency rooms in shock. From June 2020 to April 2022, less than 10% of admitted patients met the criteria for multifactorial shock in the early phase, putting them at a significantly higher…
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