Articles: intubation.
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J Nepal Health Res Counc · Sep 2020
Observational StudyThe Evaluation of Thyromental Height Test as a Single, Accurate Predictor of Difficult Laryngoscopy.
Thyromental Height Test is a relatively new, easy method considered as a more accurate predictor of difficult laryngoscopy than existing methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate its accuracy in predicting difficult laryngoscopy as compared to commonly used methods. ⋯ Thyromental Height Test, with its high sensitivity, is a useful predictor of difficult laryngoscopy. However, due a high number of false positives and relatively low accuracy, it cannot be considered as a sole, reliable and accurate predictor of difficult laryngoscopy.
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Sep 2020
Intubation during a medevac flight: safety and effect on total prehospital time in the helicopter emergency medical service system.
The Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) commonly intubates patients who require advanced airway support prior to takeoff. In-flight intubation (IFI) is avoided because it is considered difficult due to limited space, difficulty communicating, and vibration in flight. However, IFI may shorten the total prehospital time. We tested whether IFI can be performed safely by the HEMS. ⋯ IFI was safely performed with high success rates, similar to intubation on the ground, without increasing the risk of hypoxia or hypotension. IFI by experienced providers shortened transportation time, which may improve patient outcomes.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Ultrasound-guided versus Shikani optical stylet-aided tracheal intubation: a prospective randomized study.
To compare ultrasound-guided tracheal intubation (UGTI) versus Shikani optical stylet (SOS)-aided tracheal intubation in patients with anticipated normal airway. ⋯ Ultrasound-guided tracheal intubation was as effective as Shikani optical stylet-aided tracheal intubation in adult patients with anticipated normal airway.
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The effect of intubation timing on the prognosis of critically ill patients with coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is not yet well understood. We investigated whether early intubation is associated with the survival of COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This multicenter, retrospective, observational study was done on 47 adult COVID-19 patients with ARDS who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in Daegu, Korea between February 17 and April 23, 2020. ⋯ Results were similar between early and late intubation in the subgroup analysis of 39 patients treated with mechanical ventilation. In conclusion, in this study of critically ill COVID-19 patients with ARDS, early intubation was not associated with improved survival. This result may help in the efficient allocation of limited medical resources, such as ventilators.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Outcomes after Tracheostomy in COVID-19 Patients.
To determine the outcomes of patients undergoing tracheostomy for COVID-19 and of healthcare workers performing these procedures. ⋯ Alterations to tracheostomy practices and processes were successfully instituted. Following these steps, tracheostomy in COVID-19 intubated patients seems safe for both patients and healthcare workers performing the procedure.