intubated patients

What Are The Benefits Of Not Resuscitating?

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What Are The Benefits Of Not Resuscitating? A do not resuscitate order does not preclude your loved one from receiving other kinds of medical treatment, and all possible measures will be taken to keep them comfortable. They can still be given intravenous fluids, artificial hydration or nutrition, antibiotics, and other medical services after signing a

At What GCS Should A Patient Be Intubated And Why?

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At What GCS Should A Patient Be Intubated And Why? In trauma, a Glasgow Coma Scale score (GCS) of 8 or less indicates a need for endotracheal intubation. Some advocate a similar approach for other causes of decreased consciousness, however, the loss of airway reflexes and risk of aspiration cannot be reliably predicted using the