14 min

REBEL Cast Ep111: The PREPARE II Trial – Fluid Bolus Prior to Intubation‪?‬ REBEL Cast

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Background:  Some of the feared complications of endotracheal intubation include hypotension, cardiac arrest, and death (cardiovascular collapse).  These complications can result from numerous causes including medication-induced vasodilation and decreased venous return to the heart due to increased intrathoracic pressure from positive pressure ventilation. In recent years there has been an increased focus on resuscitation prior ... Read more

Background:  Some of the feared complications of endotracheal intubation include hypotension, cardiac arrest, and death (cardiovascular collapse).  These complications can result from numerous causes including medication-induced vasodilation and decreased venous return to the heart due to increased intrathoracic pressure from positive pressure ventilation. In recent years there has been an increased focus on resuscitation prior ... Read more

14 min