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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Main Authors: Tsai-Lien Chiang, Ka-Wai Tam, Jui-Tai Chen, Chung-Shun Wong, Chun-Ting Yeh, Ting-Yun Huang, Jiann-Ruey Ong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-022-01842-y