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In patients with severe sepsis, does a single dose of etomidate to facilitate intubation increase mortality?

Authors :
Hunter BR
Kirschner J
Source :
Annals of emergency medicine [Ann Emerg Med] 2013 May; Vol. 61 (5), pp. 571-2. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Mar 05.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Currently, single-dose etomidate has not been shown to cause increased mortality in septic patients requiring intubation; however, sufficiently powered randomized trials are required before definitive conclusions can be drawn.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1097-6760
Volume :
61
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of emergency medicine
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
23465303
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.12.024