Airway, Breathing or Consequences: Medical-Legal Consequences of Airway Mismanagement

Conclusion Although practice may not make perfect, it certainly can make proficiency. And when it comes to airway management, for every tube, every time, every age, everywhere ... capnographic (or at least capnometric or colorimetric) verification of proper initial and ongoing placement is the standard of care. If being the subject of a serious medical malpractice lawsuit is among the things you strive to avoid, get in habit of using your tools and trusting the technology.
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