Helicopter emergency medical services demonstrate reduced time to emergency anaesthesia in an undifferentiated trauma population: a retrospective observational analysis across three major trauma networks

Helicopter emergency medical services demonstrate reduced time to emergency anaesthesia in an undifferentiated trauma population: a retrospective observational analysis across three major trauma networks

Abstract Background Early rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia (RSI) and tracheal intubation for patients with airway or ventilatory compromise following major trauma is recommended, with guidance suggesting a 45-min timeframe. Whilst on-scene RSI is recommended, the potential time benefit offere...

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Main Authors: Daniel Heritage, Joanne Griggs, Jack Barrett, Scott Clarke, Rory Carroll, Richard Lyon, Duncan Bootland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Trauma
Pre-hospital
Anaesthesia
Helicopter emergency medical services
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-024-01313-y
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