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Avoid Nasotracheal Intubation Trauma By Using A Red Rubber Robinson Catheter

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Nasotracheal intubation can cause nosebleeds. One way to minimize trauma to the nasal turbinates is to shield the tip of the endotracheal tube inside a Red Rubber Robinson catheter. Article discusses technique and alternatives. #FOAMED Read More …

Ventilate and Intubate But Don’t Forget Communicate

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Many years ago I was participating in a volunteer medical mission to Kenya when I learned a valuable lesson in communication which I often share with my students. It involves a failure to communicate on multiple levels that almost caused some major problems. Read More …