Field intubation in civilian patients with hemorrhagic shock is associated with higher mortality

Authors :: Daniel R. Margulies
Daisy Chou
Rodrigo F. Alban
Galinos Barmparas
Megan Y. Harada
Ara Ko
Eric J. Ley
Source :: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 80:278-282
Publication Year :: 2016
Publisher :: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2016.
Abstract: BACKGROUNDField intubation (FI) by emergency medical service personnel on severely injured trauma patients remains a contentious practice. Clinical studies suggest an association between FI and adverse outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury. Military tactical emergency casualty care recomm

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