Intubation What is intubation? Intubation, (Tracheal intubation) is the placement of a flexible plastic tube (Breathing Tube or Endotracheal Tube) into the trachea (windpipe), through the …

Dec 1, 2015 · Endotracheal intubation in the ICU is a high-risk procedure, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Up to 40% of cases are associated with marked hypoxemia or …

Jun 23, 2025 · Endotracheal Intubation (ETI) is a common procedure in the emergency department and intensive care units (ICUs). In contrast to elective surgical patients, critically ill …

In this article, we're going to assess the time frames for how long a breathing tube or an endotracheal tube can stay in.

Apr 17, 2025 · Background Emergency tracheal intubation in critically ill patients carries a high risk of complications, and practices vary substantially across different settings. Identifying risk …

May 16, 2019 · Tracheal intubation may be difficult for either anatomical or physiological reasons. An anatomically difficult intubation (sometimes referred to as a “difficult airway”) involves …

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Feb 14, 2017 · A previous meta-analysis of pre-hospital emergency intubation published in 2012 reported a significant difference in success rates between different provider types and levels of …

Jun 16, 2025 · Dysphagia (i.e. an impairment in swallowing function that impacts on safety or efficiency) is present in many intensive care unit (ICU) survivors, in particular following …

Sep 19, 2023 · Now sometimes what can lead to intubation as well is a cardiac condition, a heart condition such as heart attack, cardiac arrest, and if you’re fluid overload the lungs, you might …