Endotracheal rules of engagement. How to reduce the incidence of unrecognized esophageal intubations.
With evidence that esophageal intubations happen frequently in EMS and of the possible resulting catastrophic effects, an EMS system should carefully consider the way it handles this problem. With the introduction of better ways to determine placement, a willingness to investigate thoroughly and the ET Rules of Engagement, UEI rates can be consistently low.
Coontz
Darryl A
DA
Emergency Providers Inc., MAST Ambulance, Kansas City, Mo., USA.
Gratton
Matt
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D000465:Algorithms; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000592:standards*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004947:Esophagus; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012308:Risk Management; D014132:Trachea; D014481:United States