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- Published on: 29 April 2016
- Published on: 29 April 2016
- Published on: 29 April 2016Re: complications following attempted rapid sequence intubationShow More
Dear Editor,
Dr. Hulme raises several important points. First, Rapid Sequence Intubation is not to be taken lightly even by experience physicians. It is fraught with danger that can be disastrous.
Second, I fully acknowledge that the second dose of succinylcholine should not have been given, but do not feel that this would have played out any differently. This patient had been loosing his airway even befo...
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None declared. - Published on: 29 April 2016Complications following attempted rapid sequence intubationShow More
Dear Editor,
The case report by Bauer et al. highlights that problems occur following rapid sequence induction (RSI) and may lead to invasive procedures.[1] These can cause harm to the patient.
There are other lessons to be learnt that the authors have not elaborated upon.
The presence of fasciculations and flaccid paralysis following the first dose of suxamethonium indicated the onset of the ex...
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