Post-intubation hypoxia
Post-intubation hypoxia can be rapidly fatal without early intervention, which requires a structured approach to concurrently identifying and treating the underlying cause
Intubation
Can’t Intubate
OVERVIEW AN APPROACH References and Links
Blind Digital Intubation
Digital intubation allows intubation to be performed without a laryngoscope or a view of the larynx; may be performed with or without a bougie
Awake Intubation
Awake Intubation can be performed using direct or video laryngoscopy or using a fiberoptic scope, and various methods of topicalisation/ local anaesthesia are described
Adverse effects of Endotracheal Intubation
Adverse effects of Endotracheal Intubation. Can be classified anatomically or into immediate, short and long term complications.
Intubation, Hypotension and Shock
A modified rapid sequence intubation (RSI) approach is usually preferred in hypotensive, shocked patients
Post-intubation care
Post-intubation care: key steps in patient care following intubation
Paralytics for Intubation of the Critically Ill
Paralytics for Intubation of the Critically Ill. should suxamethonium or rocuronium be used for rapid sequence intubation? is a neuromuscular blocker even necessary for intubation of the critically ill? (facilitated or sedation only intubation)
Nasal intubation
nasal intubation may be performed blind or with fiberoptic assistance. Indicated when oral intubation is not feasible
Intubation in Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
Intubation in Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage may be complicated by obscured laryngeal exposure due to blood or vomitus