In patients with severe sepsis, does a single dose of etomidate to facilitate intubation increase mortality?
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Etomidate
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- Intubation, Intratracheal
- Sepsis