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- Published on: 29 April 2016
- Published on: 29 April 2016
- Published on: 29 April 2016Re: Asking too much?Show More
Dear Editor,
I read with interest the article by Dibble et al (1) and the response made by Dr. McDonald regarding the performance of rapid sequence inductions (RSI) by emergency physicians. I would argue that a blanket policy of anaesthetist only RSI actually threatens patient safety and compromises the care provided within the ED.
The first priority in the management of all critically ill patients is...
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None declared. - Published on: 29 April 2016Asking too much?Show More
Dear Sir,
Having worked in the Ed for a number of years, and as a trainee anaesthetist too, I have seen a number of RSIs performed. The trusts I have worked for (all in the UK) have relied almost completely on the Anaesthetic Department for intubation which I would argue is no bad thing.
Overnight and in the evenings, middle-grades and SpRs are often the only ED physicians trained to perform an RSI when...
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