Glasgow coma scale scoring is often inaccurate - Bledsoe BE, Casey MJ, Feldman J, Johnson L, Diel S, Forred W, Gorman C.
Introduction The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is widely applied in the emergency setting; it is used to guide trauma triage and for the application of essential interventions such as endotracheal intubation. However, inter-rater reliability of GCS scoring has ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 12, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
Oral, jaw, and neck injury in infants and children: from abusive trauma or intubation? - Lopez MR, Abd-Allah S, Deming DD, Piantini R, Young-Snodgrass A, Perkin R, Barcega B, Sheridan-Matney C.
The objective of this study was to identify the incidence of oral, jaw, and neck injury secondary to endotracheal intubation in young children. METHODS: This prospective observational study was conducted in the pediatric intensive care ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - May 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Endotracheal Intubation
Title: Endotracheal IntubationCategory: Procedures and TestsCreated: 10/10/1998 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/11/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Lungs General)
Source: MedicineNet Lungs General - February 11, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
First Attempt Success Rates of Endotracheal IntubationsFirst Attempt Success Rates of Endotracheal Intubations
Find out about the factors associated with first-attempt success of emergency endotracheal intubation. Emergency Medicine Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Video Laryngoscopy Improves Intubating SuccessVideo Laryngoscopy Improves Intubating Success
In fellowship training programs, urgent endotracheal intubation improves when a video laryngoscope is used. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news
The Role of Videolaryngoscopy in Orotracheal IntubationThe Role of Videolaryngoscopy in Orotracheal Intubation
How effective are videolaryngoscopes in oral endotracheal intubation? BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Success With First-Pass Attempts of Endotracheal IntubationSuccess With First-Pass Attempts of Endotracheal Intubation
A retrospective and observational study looking at first-pass success of endotracheal intubation and the frequency of adverse events. American Academy of Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - February 5, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Article Source Type: news
Nebulized naloxone in opiate intoxication
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Use and efficacy of nebulized naloxone in patients with suspected opioid intoxication. Baumann BM et al. Am J Emerg Med 2013 Jan 21. [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
The use of intravenous naloxone to reverse opiate effects is associated with many potential adverse events, some well-known and others not sufficiently recognized. Even relatively small doses of IV naloxone can cause acute withdrawal, severe agitation, and emesis. If the patient has another CNS depressant on board — such as ethanol — he may vomit but not be alert enough to protect the airway. In addition, acute withdrawal is sometimes ...
Source: The Poison Review - February 2, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical naloxone narcotic overdose nebulized opiate opioid Source Type: news
