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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 …
Endotracheal intubation in the ICU | Critical Care | Full Text
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 …
Peri-intubation adverse events and clinical outcomes in emergency ...
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 …
How long can a breathing tube or an endotracheal tube stay in ...
In this article, we're going to assess the time frames for how long a breathing tube or an endotracheal tube can stay in.
How I manage a difficult intubation | Critical Care | Full Text
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 …
Preoxygenation strategies for endotracheal intubation in resource ...
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 …
Post-extubation dysphagia in the ICU−a narrative review: …
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 …
The success of pre-hospital tracheal intubation by different pre ...
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 …
Peri-intubation complications in critically ill obese patients: a ...
May 13, 2025 · Compared to non-obese patients, obese critically ill exhibit a higher incidence of peri-intubation severe hypoxemia. In this population, worse baseline oxygenation and first …
Reintubation in critically ill patients: procedural complications and ...
Dec 1, 2015 · Introduction In critically ill patients, re-intubation is common and may be a high-risk procedure. Anticipating a difficult airway and identifying high-risk patients can allow time for life …