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Induction Agents for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Chest·August 18, 2026·PMID 42612901
Why it mattersPeri-intubation hemodynamic instability and adrenal suppression are common and consequential in critically ill patients. This analysis clarifies trade-offs among commonly used induction agents, helping clinicians weigh immediate hemodynamic stability against downstream vasopressor requirements and adrenal effects.
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