Intubation - Intensive Care Hotline
Intubation What is intubation? Intubation, (Tracheal intubation) is the placement of a flexible plastic tube (Breathing Tube or Endotracheal Tube) into the trachea (windpipe), through the …
Preoxygenation strategies for endotracheal intubation in resource ...
Jun 23, 2025 · Endotracheal Intubation (ETI) is a common procedure in the emergency department and intensive care units (ICUs). In contrast to elective surgical patients, critically ill …
Endotracheal intubation in the ICU | Critical Care | Full Text
Dec 1, 2015 · Endotracheal intubation in the ICU is a high-risk procedure, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Up to 40% of cases are associated with marked hypoxemia or …
The success of pre-hospital tracheal intubation by different pre ...
Feb 14, 2017 · A previous meta-analysis of pre-hospital emergency intubation published in 2012 reported a significant difference in success rates between different provider types and levels of …
Impact of time to intubation on mortality and pulmonary sequelae …
Jan 10, 2022 · In conclusion, intubation timing exerts important effects on both in-hospital mortality and pulmonary sequelae during the follow-up of survivors. These findings have …
Intubation in the ICU: we could improve our practice
Mar 18, 2014 · All ICU patients could be considered at risk of complications during intubation. The main indication for intubation in the ICU is acute respiratory failure [1 – 4]. In these cases, the …
Extubation - Intensive Care Hotline
Extubation What is extubation? The removal of the Breathing Tube or Endotracheal Tube after Intubation of the larynx or trachea (wind pipe). The purpose of extubation in Intensive Care is …
Reintubation in critically ill patients: procedural complications and ...
Dec 1, 2015 · Introduction In critically ill patients, re-intubation is common and may be a high-risk procedure. Anticipating a difficult airway and identifying high-risk patients can allow time for life …
What’s the difference between an induced coma and sedation?
Dec 4, 2016 · Before a doctor can intubate (=insertion of a breathing tube) a critically ill Patient, they need to be induced into coma, because again intubation, the breathing tube and …
Prehospital endotracheal intubation: elemental or detrimental ...
Dec 1, 2015 · Detrimental effects of ventilatory techniques following intubation Even if paramedics or other prehospital care providers are expertly trained, highly-skilled, highly-experienced and …