University of Warwick researchers have led the development of a new AI tool that can help doctors make the difficult and high-stakes decision of whether to intubate a patient in acute respiratory ...
In a cohort study of patients with active hemorrhage, endotracheal intubation in the emergency department (ED) was associated with higher mortality rates, more frequent ICU admissions, and a greater ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A multicenter, randomized trial is planned to assess ketamine vs. etomidate in patients requiring intubation.
In comatose patients with a suspicion of acute poisoning, opting for a conservative approach by refraining from intubation has a significant clinical advantage concerning the combined outcomes of ...
Cormack-Lehane grade 3 airways, where only the epiglottis is visible, present significant challenges due to limited operator experience and poor patient positioning, with little evidence on the best ...
For patients who require single-lumen endotracheal intubation for general anesthesia, hyperangulated video laryngoscopy reduces the number of attempts needed to achieve intubation, according to a ...
The probability for successful first-attempt intubation was greater among adults who received high- vs. standard-dose ...
Given the limited opportunities for residents to perform endotracheal intubations on live neonates, simulation training is a promising teaching method to ensure residents attain competence in this ...
image: Rice University engineering students develop a simplified, wireless video laryngoscope to help clinicians intubate patients before procedures or in an emergency. They will demonstrate the ...
Although Megan Funk concedes that improved intubation conditions and increased first-pass success often result when paralytics are utilized for drug-assisted intubation, she urges EMS providers to ...
In medical settings across the country, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) guide patients through some of their most challenging times. While the specialty may not be widely known, these ...
Earlier this year, I cared for a critically ill patient in the emergency department. He was essentially unconscious. He needed intensive care, which we initiated. He needed a breathing tube -- that is ...