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Bag‐mask ventilation in rapid sequence induction
Author(s) -
Brown J. P. R.,
Werrett G.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2009.05972.x
Subject(s) - medicine , rapid sequence induction , cricoid pressure , rocuronium , insufflation , intubation , anesthesia , ventilation (architecture) , oxygenation , continuous positive airway pressure , jet ventilation , airway , intensive care medicine , mechanical engineering , obstructive sleep apnea , engineering
once again within seconds. If the needle is re-inserted the gag reflex will once again disappear. Consequently we believe that leaving the needle in situ for the whole procedure, may give different results. Patient selection is another factor which must be considered. In our study only patients who had previously demonstrated a severe gag reflex were included. This information is not available from Mitchell’s work and may have influenced the outcome.