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EM Quick Hits 57 – HIV Diagnosis, Failed Paradigm of STEMI Criteria, Poisoned Patient Airway Management, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, DIY Investments

Emergency Medicine Cases

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Challenges in Intubating Poisoned Patients with GCS less than Eight

This chapter delves into the limitations of using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) as the sole determinant for intubating patients with poisoning, citing issues with inter-rater reliability. It advocates for a shift towards a more holistic patient management approach rather than relying solely on simplified guidelines.

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