Articles: intubation.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Video-Assisted Laryngoscopy for Pediatric Tracheal Intubation in the Emergency Department: A Multicenter Study of Clinical Outcomes.
To explore the association between video-assisted laryngoscopy (use of a videolaryngoscope regardless of where laryngoscopists direct their gaze), first-attempt success, and adverse airway outcomes. ⋯ Video-assisted laryngoscopy is associated with increased first-attempt success and fewer adverse airway outcomes for patients intubated in the pediatric emergency department. There is wide variability in the use of video-assisted laryngoscopy, and the high use is associated with increased odds of first-attempt success.
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To investigate whether the severity of acute recreation drug toxicity presentations to emergency departments (EDs) in Europe has changed in recent years and to uncover potential sex differences. ⋯ The severity of presentations to European EDs remained mainly unchanged during 2014-2019, but the risk of death may have decreased. Conversely, intubation in lone cocaine and ICU admission in lone heroin intoxications have increased. Although men and women exhibited a similar pattern over the period for the majority of comparisons, our data suggest that women exhibited a smaller decrease of the overall risk of death.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Feb 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of 5% EMLA Cream on Postoperative Sore Throat in Adults Following General Endotracheal Anesthesia: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a distressing complaint in adults after endotracheal intubation. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of topical application of a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) cream over the endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff on the incidence and severity of POST, cough, and hoarseness of voice in adults after surgery. ⋯ The application of EMLA cream over ETT cuff reduces the incidence and severity of POST, cough, and hoarseness of voice in adults after general anesthesia in the early postoperative period compared to lubricant gel.
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J Clin Monit Comput · Feb 2023
Is endotracheal tube displacement during head and neck extension due to ascending movement or tracheal lengthening? An observational ultrasonographic study.
Complications of the endotracheal tube (ETT) displacement during head and neck positional changes are related to not only the tip position but also the cuff pressure against the larynx. Here, we evaluated movement of the ETT cuff relative to laryngeal structures as well as tip displacement from the carina. Sixty-two patients scheduled for thyroidectomy were recruited. ⋯ Nevertheless, we suggest that ultrasonographic assessment of cuff position may avoid ETT misplacement. Trial registration https://cris.nih.go.kr/ (approval no. KCT0005319); registered on May 14, 2019.
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Feb 2023
Case ReportsSuccessful surgical cricothyroidotomy following an obstetric "can't oxygenate" scenario: a narrative of enabling factors.
The airway management of a patient requiring emergency caesarean delivery for fetal distress and pre-eclampsia with severe features is described. A difficult obstetric airway was anticipated prior to induction and managed with the use of decision-support guidelines and cognitive aids. Failed tracheal intubation later progressed to a "can't oxygenate" scenario necessitating front-of-neck-access via surgical cricothyroidotomy. We discuss the factors which facilitated the preparation and implementation of interventions required to successfully execute this high-acuity task.