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Paramedic intubation errors: isolated events or symptoms of larger problems?
Wang HE, Lave J, Sirio CA, et al. Paramedic intubation errors: isolated events or symptoms of larger problems? Health Aff (Millwood). 2006;25(2):501-9.
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July 20, 2010
Wang HE, Lave J, Sirio CA, et al. Health Aff (Millwood). 2006;25(2):501-9.
The investigators found that errors occur in 22% of emergency intubation attempts. They question whether this finding illustrates a larger problem concerning the safety and quality of out-of-hospital emergency care.
