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May 2019
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2: Is it necessary to confirm mask venti...

DAVID HAO, MD
About this episode

We investigate the claim that mask ventilation should be "checked" or "confirmed" before administering paralytics. 

My guest is Dr. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka, program director of the Anesthesia Residency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. 

Full show notes available at depthofanesthesia.com

Connect with us @DepthAnesthesia on Twitter or depthofanesthesia@gmail.com.

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Music by Stephen Campbell, MD. 

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