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Recent findings demonstrate a 74% first-attempt success rate for neonatal intubation using video laryngoscopy, compared to 45% with direct laryngoscopy. This method not only improves outcomes but also reduces the median number of intubation attempts, reinforcing its value in neonatal emergency care.

In a shocking breach of trust and clinical safety, a nurse in Pennsylvania was convicted of multiple murders and attempted murders for administering fatal doses of insulin, highlighting critical oversight gaps in nursing facilities.