Prehospital emergency anaesthesia: an introductory guide for paramedics
Prehospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA) is indicated in a relatively small number of patients. It is a complex procedure that requires an in-depth knowledge of airway management, physiology, pharmacology and human factors and should only be performed judiciously by a competent team. This aim of this article is to provide an overview of the process of PHEA and to describe its indications, practical aspects and potential complications.