Category Archives: Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Deciding to Intubate

When does a patient need endotracheal intubation? (1) We need to ask three questions. (1) Can the patient maintain his airway and can he protect his airway against aspiration? (2) Can the patient maintain ventilation (the elimination of carbon dioxide) … Continue reading

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