Ketamine versus propofol for rapid sequence induction in trauma patients: a retrospective study

Ketamine versus propofol for rapid sequence induction in trauma patients: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) is used for emergency tracheal intubation to minimise the risk of pulmonary aspiration of stomach contents. Ketamine and propofol are two commonly used induction agents for RSI in trauma patients. Yet, no consensus exists on the optimal induction ag...

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Main Authors: Niklas Breindahl, Josefine Baekgaard, Rasmus Ejlersgaard Christensen, Alice Herrlin Jensen, Andreas Creutzburg, Jacob Steinmetz, Lars S. Rasmussen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Rapid sequence induction
Ketamine
Propofol
Intubation
Trauma
Pre-hospital
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-021-00948-5

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