Soft Palate Injuries from Rigid Stylet during Glidescope Intubation
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EMS reports significant hypertension with pressures in the 200 systolic range. Brain attack activated prior to arrival by EMS so that patient is evaluated by the ED staff in conjunction with Neurology. As they roll through the door, he is alert and able to give some limited history. There is notable left-sided deficit, slurred speech, rightsided incoordination, and neurology scores him at 10 on the NIH stroke scale.
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تاریخ انتشار 2014