Ketamine Safe for Endrotracheal Intubation (CME/CE)

Courtesy MedPage Today Surgery  Tue, 06/30/2009 - 16:30

CLEVELAND (MedPage Today) -- Ketamine, an old drug commonly used for induction of anesthesia, appears to be a safe and effective alternative to etomidate for endotracheal intubation in critically ill patients.


 

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