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Complications following attempted rapid sequence intubation
  1. J Hulme
  1. Correspondence to:
 J Hulme
 Honorary Lecturer in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Birmingham, UK; jonhulme{at}doctors.org.uk

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    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.

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