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Blakemore Tube Insertion

Blakemore Tube Insertion

by Isabella Menchetti | Sep 18, 2025 | Airway, Anesthesiology, emergency, Gastroenterology

A 60-year-old male with a history of cirrhosis arrives in your ED in extremis; no vital signs, massive hematemesis en route, and a presumptive diagnosis of ruptured esophageal varices. Your team initiates the massive transfusion protocol, secures the airway, and...
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