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ketamine-only intubation in DKA

April 3, 2026Haney Mallemat

Haney Mallemat promotes ketamine-only intubation for DKA to preserve respiratory compensation and avoid apnea, emphasizing airway numbing first.

Ketamine-Only Intubation in DKA:
No paralytic = No apnea
Preserves CO2 blow-off
Key: Nebulize lidocaine first to numb the airway & prevent vomiting.
Haney Mallemat
critical-careairwayDKA

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