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Urgent face-to-face tracheal re-intubation using Video-Airtraq™ in ICU patients placed in the sitting position

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Gilles Dhonneur has been a consultant for Prodol since April 1013.

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Dhonneur, G., Zraier, S., Sebbah, J.L. et al. Urgent face-to-face tracheal re-intubation using Video-Airtraq™ in ICU patients placed in the sitting position. Intensive Care Med 40, 625–626 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-014-3209-8

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