Should we be Using Apneic Oxygenation (ApOx) in the ED?
Background: Tracheal intubation is a procedure that is often performed in the ED on patients in critical condition. Because of this, there is the potential for complications such as hypoxemia,...
View ArticleIs Apneic Oxygenation Overhyped with Scott Weingart
Welcome back to the April 2016 edition of REBELCast. For this episode I was lucky enough to get Scott Weingart on the show to talk to us about all things Apneic Oxygenation (ApOx). ApOx is a concept...
View ArticleApneic Oxygenation (ApOx): A Review of the Evidence in Critical Care &...
Background: Apneic oxygenation (ApOx) is the passive flow of oxygen into the alveoli during apnea. This passive movement occurs due to the differential rate between alveolar oxygen absorption and...
View ArticleThe ENDAO Trial: Is Apneic Oxygenation a Futile Intervention in ED RSI?
Background: One of the most feared complications associated with rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is hypoxemia ultimately leading to cardiac arrest. The FELLOW Trial, a recent randomized controlled...
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