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Rapid-onset paralytic agents are recommended to achieve muscle relaxation and facilitate tracheal intubation during rapid sequence induction in patients at risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents. How...
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Treatment of end stage renal disease has an impact on patients’ physical and psychological health, including quality of life (QoL). Nowadays, it is known that reducing the dialysis period has many advantages r...
