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Fentanyl Pretreatment in Rapid Sequence Intubation

Fentanyl (Sublimaze) is a fast acting opiod recommended as pretreatment before rapid sequence intubation (RSI) when it is advisable to mitigate the sympathetic activation that occurs with laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation. See article “Pretreatment in Rapid Sequence Intubation” on this … Continue reading

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