• Direct laryngoscopy, the most commonly employed means of facilitating tracheal intubation, creates some degree of cervical spine extension in the course of aligning the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes. (asahq.org)
  • Tracheal Intubation Most patients requiring an artificial airway can be managed with tracheal intubation, which can be Orotracheal (tube inserted through the mouth) Nasotracheal (tube inserted through the nose). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Post-intubation tracheal stenosis represents a severe complication in patients with hypercapnic respiratory failure due to COPD. (ersjournals.com)
  • One hundred patients, with no expected difficult airway, were randomly allocated to undergo tracheal intubation with the Macintosh video laryngoscope or a conventional Macintosh laryngoscope. (e-journal.gr)
  • A ninety degrees anti-clockwise rotation (90ΑCWR) of the tube or cricoid cartilage pressure application (CCPA) was randomly performed in eighty patients undergoing fibreoptic orotracheal intubation under general anaesthesia, in whom first attempt to railroad the tracheal tube had failed. (e-journal.gr)
  • Unfortunately, this can deteriorate the environment for tracheal intubation and may lead to hypoxia or tissue damage [ 2 - 4 ]. (ekja.org)
  • Although advances in videolaryngoscopes have made tracheal intubation easier for patients with restricted cervical spine movement, patients with semi-rigid neck collars still need more adequate and established intubation techniques. (ekja.org)
  • In critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation, does the use of a videolaryngoscope (VL) compared to a direct laryngoscope (DL) improve the first-pass success rate? (thebottomline.org.uk)
  • Adequate visualization of the glottis is not always achieved, so approximately 1% to 3% of cases present difficulty for tracheal intubation and the frequency of failed intubation in 0.05% to 0.2% [1]. (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • However, whether the quality of tracheal intubation affects their incidence or severity is still unclear. (silverchair.com)
  • The quality of tracheal intubation contributes to laryngeal morbidity, and excellent conditions are less frequently associated with postoperative hoarseness and vocal cord sequelae. (silverchair.com)
  • Adding atracurium to a propofol-fentanyl induction regimen significantly improved the quality of tracheal intubation and decreased postoperative hoarseness and vocal cord sequelae. (silverchair.com)
  • The ISMOT is a major surgical procedure for patients with severe fractures of the face, where oro tracheal intubation and nasotracheal intubation are contraindicated, with low morbidity and complication rate minimum. (bvsalud.org)
  • General anaesthesia using endo-tracheal intubation, carried out to provide pain- free, surgical and medical procedures, sometimes results in Traumatic Dental Injuries [TDIs]. (bvsalud.org)
  • Background: To evaluate effect of gabapentin in attenuation of haemodynamic responses to direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation. (bvsalud.org)
  • 5 and 10 min after tracheal intubation. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study was undertaken to quantify the extent and distribution of segmental cervical motion produced by direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation in human subjects without cervical abnormality. (asahq.org)
  • Under visualization, using either direct laryngoscopy or one of various types of video laryngoscopy, the ET tube is inserted into the mouth and directed into the trachea (orotracheal intubation). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Orotracheal intubation was long done using direct laryngoscopy. (msdmanuals.com)
  • However, video laryngoscopy is a useful method of endotracheal intubation because it can provide better visualization of the glottis than direct laryngoscopy. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The aim of our study was to compare video laryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy views, and the resultant intubation conditions as well, provided by video or conventional laryngoscope respectively, in patients receiving general anaesthesia for elective surgery. (e-journal.gr)
  • The use of the laryngeal mask for intubation (Fastrach) as an alternative to direct laryngoscopy for orotracheal intubation in patients with easy airway is feasible and has been shown to be useful, safe and effective. (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • Although the intubation of the trachea through direct laryngoscopy is the most frequent way to approach the airway, this procedure implies a precise knowledge of the anatomy to be successful during its realization. (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • Moreover, in patients with cervical spine disease, the Bullard laryngoscope provides quicker intubation compared with flexible fiberoptic intubation. (medscape.com)
  • Conclusions SASGS is a serious consequence of intubation for mechanical ventilation in NICU graduates, especially in preterm infants. (bmj.com)
  • Severe acquired subglottic stenosis (SASGS) in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) graduates is a serious consequence of endotracheal intubation for mechanical ventilation, which incurs a high cost to the individual patient and family and to the healthcare system. (bmj.com)
  • Because intubation and mechanical ventilation alter first-line patient defenses, they greatly increase the risk for nosocomial bacterial pneumonia. (cdc.gov)
  • Inclusion criteria: Adult patients above 18 years with mallampati grading I and II requiring ICU admission and endotracheal intubation for mechanical ventilation. (who.int)
  • Patients unable to speak because of endotracheal intubation, orotracheal trauma, severe dysarthria from any cause, language barrier, or any other problem not secondary to aphasia are given a 1. (nih.gov)
  • Patients unable to speak because of endotracheal intubation, orotracheal trauma, severe dysarthria from any cause, 2 = Answers neither question correctly. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, pronation and intubation are strong predictors of bacteremia, which in turn together with severe lymphocytopenia due to SARS-CoV2 was associated with increased mortality. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ketamine gargle is a newly proposed adjunct for reducing the incidence of POST in anesthesia so we planned a study to find out the effectiveness of ketamine gargle with normal saline for prevention of postoperative sore throat (POST) after orotracheal intubation and compared with normal saline. (anesthesiologyjournals.com)
  • 5 muscle were harvested by endoscopic technique and 5 muscle through the open technique After orotracheal intubation and anesthesia, a 4-5 cm incision is made in the inguinal plica and prolonged to the lateral margin of the caudal segment of the rectus abdominis muscle. (sages.org)
  • Manoeuvres performed to facilitate fibreoptic orotracheal intubation under general anesthesia. (e-journal.gr)
  • To demonstrate that the laryngeal mask for intubation (Fastrach) is a useful device for the management of the airway in patients undergoing general anesthesia. (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • This preliminary report is the only study comparing two different ETTE found in a review of the literature using the keywords airway, exchanger, catheter, changer, endotracheal, intubation, extubation, difficult airway and fiberoptic bronchoscope with four different search engines (Grateful Med(r), Ovid(r), Healthgate Free Medline(r) and PubMed(r)) since1966 to date. (nursefriendly.com)
  • Plain endotracheal tube (ETT) intubation guided by a fiberoptic bronchoscope through Ambu ® AuraGain TM was demonstrated in a pediatric manikin to the participants before training. (ekja.org)
  • Drugs to Aid Intubation Pulseless and apneic or severely obtunded patients can (and should) be intubated without pharmacologic assistance. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Intubation simulators of newborn, pediatric, and adult patients, advanced full-scale simulators, and actors simulating patients were used. (nih.gov)
  • Other advantages include rapidity of intubation, but the time for intubation may be longer for patients with Mallampati class III scores than for patients with Mallampati class I or II scores. (medscape.com)
  • Thermal trauma was registered in 19/25 and electrical trauma in the remaining patients (6/25), inhalation injury (17/25), orotracheal intubation and vasopressor requirement in 18/25 patients. (usp.br)
  • Our findings demonstrated a superior glottic view and more favorable intubation environments when the blade tip was placed under the epiglottis than using the conventional Macintosh technique in patients with immobilized cervical spine. (ekja.org)
  • Although fiberoptic-guided endotracheal intubation using a supraglottic airway device (SAD) is a good alternative for the management of difficult airways, its learning curve for residents has not been evaluated in pediatric patients. (ekja.org)
  • Minimising trauma during intubations, avoiding recurrent extubation/reintubations and using appropriate sized ETTs may help prevent this serious complication. (bmj.com)
  • It was removed and the cricothyroidotomy was converted to orotracheal intubation. (lupinepublishers.com)
  • The laryngeal mask for intubation (Fastrach) is a device that has increased its popularity by playing an important role in the management of the anatomically difficult airway allowing adequate oxygenation. (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • Therefore, various techniques have been introduced to extend the time available for airway management and for successful intubation in children with expected or unexpected difficult airway [ 1 ]. (ekja.org)
  • Freehand fiberoptic intubation, fiberoptic-guided intubation through a supraglottic airway device (SAD), or intubation using a videolaryngoscope are the recommended techniques for difficult pediatric airway management [ 2 ]. (ekja.org)
  • The submental intubation(ISMOT), intubation becomes a safe and effective procedure for airway management. (bvsalud.org)
  • Alongside conventional laryngoscopes, flexible intubation fiberscopes, the BONFILS retromolar intubation endoscope, and the C-MAC® VS Video Stylet, C-MAC® video laryngoscopes have established themselves particularly well as a standard system. (karlstorz.com)
  • We aimed to compare intubation environments obtained with videolaryngoscopy using the technique of gliding a blade under the epiglottis and that obtained using the conventional Macintosh blade technique of blade tip placement on the vallecula. (ekja.org)
  • The time to achieve the optimal glottic view for intubation and duration of intubation were also shorter, and ease and satisfaction in performing intubation were better in the gliding group than in the conventional group. (ekja.org)
  • In the conventional Macintosh blade technique for orotracheal intubation, a blade tip is placed on the vallecula and lifts the glottis. (ekja.org)
  • Moreover, this technique demonstrated a higher success rate and lower incidence of hypoxia compared to indirect intubation using a videolaryngoscope in infants with difficult airways [ 6 ]. (ekja.org)
  • Therefore, this technique can maximize the safety of children and the success rate of intubation in children with both expected and unexpected difficult airways, who are prone to hypoxia and subsequent bradycardia during apnea [ 1 , 5 ]. (ekja.org)
  • The number of attempts of Fastrach placement and orotracheal intubation through it, the time in seconds, the hemodynamic and SpO 2 values, and finally the complications during and after the procedure (oral bleeding, impossibility to place Fastrach and/or IOT, odynophagia and/or dysphonia). (heraldopenaccess.us)
  • The investigator must choose a response if a full evaluation is prevented by such obstacles as an endotracheal tube, language barrier, orotracheal trauma/bandages. (nih.gov)
  • 1 = Not alert, but arousable by minor stimulation to obey, endotracheal tube, language barrier, orotracheal trauma/bandages. (medscape.com)
  • Trainees can obtain proficiency for fiberoptic-guided intubation through SAD within 25 times when using pediatric manikin. (ekja.org)
  • The gas mask did not interfere with orotracheal intubation, but limited effective communication within the medical team. (nih.gov)
  • We also recorded the time to obtain the optimal laryngoscopic view, intubation duration, and ease and satisfaction of the researcher performing intubation. (ekja.org)
  • Completing the product range are the flexible Intubation Video Endoscopes (FIVE), the FIVE S single-use endoscopes, and the C-MAC S video laryngoscopes. (karlstorz.com)
  • The new single-use FIVE S (Flexible Intubation Videoendoscope) from KARL STORZ offers a single-use solution that is impressive in every respect. (karlstorz.com)
  • The new FIVE 6.5 (Flexible Intubation Video Endoscope) was specially developed for use in the intensive care unit. (karlstorz.com)
  • The SAD is a more useful device for securing the airway compared to endotracheal intubation [ 3 ], and can be used as an intubation conduit [ 4 ]. (ekja.org)
  • In these cases, standard endotracheal intubation using a Miller or a Mackintosh blade may prove challenging and even result in failure. (medscape.com)
  • They found that a straight blade designed to directly lift the glottis, similar to placing the blade tip under the epiglottis, could improve the intubation environment more than a curved blade [ 8 ]. (ekja.org)
  • If orotracheal intubation is not contraindicated, there are no additional contraindications to the use of video assistance. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The core of these complete systems is the C-MAC® Monitor, to which all intubation endoscopes and all C-MAC® video laryngoscopes can be connected. (karlstorz.com)
  • Chemical protective gloves were the limiting factor in the performance of medical tasks such as fixing the orotracheal tube. (nih.gov)