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Todd Mortimer1, Jeff Burzynski1, Murray Kesselman1
1Section of Pediatric Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Abstract:
This prospective case series documented hypoxemia and potential complications associated with apneic oxygenation in critically ill pediatric patients during rapid sequence intubation. Forty-four patients received apneic oxygenation via nasal cannula at rates of 5, 10, and 15 L/min for ages <4, 4 to 12, and 12 to 18 years, respectively. Pre- and postintubation attempt mean Spo 2 were 98.9 ± 2.95 and 90.7 ± 1.95%, respectively. Postintubation Spo 2 < 80% were significantly less with one intubation attempt, compared with multiple attempts (p < 0.001). No serious complications were noted. Apneic oxygenation was well tolerated in critically ill children.
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