Articles: intubation.
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Meta Analysis
Prevalence of peri-intubation major adverse events among critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta analysis.
Peri-intubation major adverse events (MAEs) are potentially preventable and associated with poor patient outcomes. Critically ill patients intubated in Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Units or medical wards are at particularly high risk for MAEs. Understanding the prevalence and risk factors for MAEs can help physicians anticipate and prepare for the physiologically difficult airway. ⋯ Almost one in three patients intubated outside the OR and PACU experience a peri-intubation MAE. Patients intubated in the ICU and those with pre-existing hemodynamic compromise are at highest risk. Resuscitation should be considered an integral part of all intubations, particularly in high-risk patients.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialUsing a shortened uncuffed endotracheal tube as a nasopharyngeal airway: a useful adjunct during fiberoptic intubation training among anesthesia residents.
Fiberoptic intubation (FOI) is considered a beneficial modality used to intubate life-threatening airway patients. This study aims at assessing the effectiveness of shortened uncuffed endotracheal tube as a nasopharyngeal airway during FOI. ⋯ The modified nasopharyngeal airway is a useful modality to facilitate oral FOI by anesthesia resident trainees.