Preoxygenation before intubation in adult patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: a network meta-analysis of randomized trials

Abstract Background Patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure are at risk for life-threatening complications during endotracheal intubation. Preoxygenation might help reduce the risk of hypoxemia and intubation-related complications. This network meta-analysis summarizes the efficacy and saf...

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Main Authors: Ka Man Fong, Shek Yin Au, George Wing Yiu Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-019-2596-1