Non-invasive ventilation for preoxygenation before general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract Background and objectives Preoxygenation is crucial for providing sufficient oxygen reservoir to a patient before intubation and enables the extension of the period between breathing termination and critical desaturation (safe apnoea time). Conventionally, face mask ventilation is used for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-022-01842-y |