The Impact of Hypoxia and Hyperventilation on Outcome after Paramedic Rapid Sequence Intubation of Severely Head-Injured Patients

P. Davis, Daniel; V. Dunford, James; C. Poste, Jennifer; Ochs, Mel; L. Holbrook, Troy; Fortlage, Dale; J. Size, Michael; Kennedy, Frank; B. Hoyt, David

doi:10.1097/01.ta.0000135503.71684.c8

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The Impact of Hypoxia and Hyperventilation on Outcome after Paramedic Rapid Sequence Intubation of Severely Head-Injured Patients

Published in The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care • Jul 1, 2004

Authors:

Daniel P. Davis

James V. Dunford

Jennifer C. Poste

Abstract

BACKGROUND: An increase in mortality has been documented in association with paramedic rapid sequence intubation (RSI) of severely head-injured patients. This analysis explores the impact of hypoxia and hyperventilation on outcome. METHODS: Adult severely head-injured patients (Glasgow Coma Scale sc...

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Medicine

Hyperventilation

Hypocapnia

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