International journal of critical illness and injury science
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Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci · Apr 2013
Secondary confirmation of endotracheal tube position by diaphragm motion in right subcostal ultrasound view.
To assess the sensitivity and specificity of right subcostal ultrasound view to confirm correct endotracheal tube intubation (ETT). ⋯ This study suggests that diaphragm motion in right subcostal ultrasound view is an effective adjunct to diagnose ETT place in patients undergoing intubation in emergency department.
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Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci · Apr 2013
Intubation of patients with angioedema: A retrospective study of different methods over three year period.
Angioedema (AE) is edema of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and/or submucosal tissues, resulting from extravasation of intravascular fluid. Swelling of the supraglottic mucosa can lead to airway obstruction with consequent hypoxia, brain damage and death. To date, fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB) intubation of the spontaneously breathing patient is the preferred method for an anticipated difficult intubation. However, other alternative devices can be utilized to intubate angioedema successfully. ⋯ This retrospective review of intubation methods showed that VL could be performed faster than FOB without an increase in adverse events.