The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 38, Issue 5 , Pages 622-631 , June 2010

Avoiding Circulatory Complications During Endotracheal Intubation and Initiation of Positive Pressure Ventilation

  • Constantine A. Manthous, MD, FACP, FCCP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint Address: Constantine A. Manthous, md, Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610

Received 13 November 2008 ,Revised 23 December 2008 ,Accepted 13 January 2009.

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PII: S0736-4679(09)00266-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.01.018

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 38, Issue 5 , Pages 622-631 , June 2010