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Risk Defined as plasma K + <3.5 mEq Common conditions and/or treatments place pts at increased risk, including Those on diuretics (especially loop and thiazide diuretics) to treat Htn, CHF, and so forth. Those experiencing significant GI fluid loss (e.g.,…

Techniques to Induce General Anesthesia

Key Points Neuromuscular blockade has been shown to improve the ability to face-mask ventilate and perform laryngoscopy. A ketamine induction is likely to preserve spontaneous ventilation; however, apnea has been reported, and airway obstruction is always possible. Succinylcholine, despite its…

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Techniques to Induce General Anesthesia