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Awake intubation creates feelings of being in a vulnerable situation but cared for in safe hands: a qualitative study

BACKGROUND: Awake fiberoptic intubation is an alternative procedure for securing the airway and is a recommended option when a difficult airway is expected. The aim of the present study was to describe patient experiences with this procedure. METHODS: A qualitative, descriptive design was used and p...

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Autores principales: Knudsen, Kati, Nilsson, Ulrica, Högman, Marieann, Pöder, Ulrika
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5006435/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27576876
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12871-016-0240-z