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Research Article

Variables Associated with Successful Intubation Attempts Using Video Laryngoscopy: A Preliminary Report in a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service

Jestin N. CarlsonFrom the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Correspondence[email protected]
, MD,
Jorge QuinteroFrom the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
, MD,
Francis X. GuyetteFrom the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
, MD, MPH,
Clifton W. CallawayFrom the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
, MD, PhD &
James J. MenegazziFrom the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
, PhD
Pages 293-298 | Received 13 Oct 2011, Accepted 14 Oct 2011, Published online: 22 Dec 2011

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