Use of neuromuscular blockade in respiratory distress is:
a. Indicted when aminophylline is not available
b. Commonly indicated to gain control of a patients airway
c. Contraindicated
d. Only indicated when an experienced provider is available to gain control of the airway
d
Rationale: a. Not true.
b. The use of neuromuscular blockade is not common practice.
c. While caution should be used, it is not contraindicated.
d. Correct.
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