ZootownMedic
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The BAAM isn't gonna work on an apneic patient anyways....neither will the stethescope trick, although its a cool one. I had a similar situation last week where a patient went unresponsive and apneic with the teeth clenched. No RSI so nasal intubation or cric would have been my only options. Fortunately I was 2 blocks from the hospital and was able to keep the sats up enough with an NPA. I think nasal intubation is a lost art and definitely a good skill to have. The more confirmation and assistance devices the better.