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" The Effect of Single-Bolus Etomidate on Septic Patient Mortality: A Retrospective Review "
Tekwani, MD, Karis L; Watts, MD, Hannah F; Chan, MD, Cindy W; Nanini, MD, Steve; Rzechula, RN, Kathleen H; Kulstad, MS, MD, Erik B
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AL
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931034
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LA7793b6rm
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English
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Tekwani, MD, Karis L; Watts, MD, Hannah F; Chan, MD, Cindy W; Nanini, MD, Steve; Rzechula, RN, Kathleen H; Kulstad, MS, MD, Erik B
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The Effect of Single-Bolus Etomidate on Septic Patient Mortality: A Retrospective Review [Article]\ Tekwani, MD, Karis L; Watts, MD, Hannah F; Chan, MD, Cindy W; Nanini, MD, Steve; Rzechula, RN, Kathleen H; Kulstad, MS, MD, Erik B
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Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
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9/4
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2008
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Background: Because of its many desirable properties, etomidate is widely used as an induction agent for endotracheal intubation. However, some have recently called into question the safety of etomidate for even single-bolus use due to its known effects on adrenal suppression.
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