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Physiology of apnoea and the benefits of preoxygenation
Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain , 07/17/09

Sirian R et al. – Knowledge of those patients who will suffer early arterial desaturation during apnoea can allow careful preparation and early intervention. Examples include the critically ill, obese, parturient, and paediatric patients. Preoxygenation is a simple safety procedure, which can have a significant influence on time to desaturation. It is important to maintain a patent airway if a patient is apnoeic, even if no ventilation is being attempted.

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