Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Video vs. direct laryngoscopy prevents first attempt intubation failure in about one out of every seven patients ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — During a medical emergency, a breathing tube is often required for patients with low oxygen levels or head and neck injuries. However, a new study from the Ohio State University ...
When someone stops breathing, the clock starts ticking. First responders often need to get air into the lungs fast, and one of the most reliable ways is to slide a tube into the windpipe. This process ...
Maintaining an open airway is a critical priority in emergency medicine. Without the flow of oxygen, other emergency interventions can become ineffective at saving the patient’s life. However, ...
In a US study of patients without cardiac arrest who required prehospital intubation, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), involving the use of a sedative and paralytic, was associated with increased odds ...
Nasotracheal intubation is a critical airway management procedure widely employed during maxillofacial and oral surgeries. This technique involves the careful advancement of an endotracheal tube via ...