Tracheal intubation in critically ill patients is a high-risk procedure. The risk of complications
increases with repeated or prolonged attempts, making expedient first attempt success the …

Tracheal intubation is commonly performed in critically ill patients. Unfortunately, this
procedure also carries a high risk of complications; half of critically ill patients with difficult …

These guidelines describe a comprehensive strategy to optimize oxygenation, airway
management, and tracheal intubation in critically ill patients, in all hospital locations. They …

Background Complications associated with tracheal intubation may occur in up to 40% of
critically ill patients. Since practice in emergency airway management varies between …

IMPLICATIONS: Intraoperative blood glucose control with 1 U of insulin for every 1–50 mg of
blood glucose value more than 100 mg/dL added to 100 mL of 5% dextrose in a measured …

Purpose The objective of this study was to describe the incidence, management, and
complications of difficult and failed endotracheal intubation in a general surgical population …

Expertise in airway management is a vital skill for any provider caring for critically ill patients.
A growing body of literature has identified the stark difference in periprocedural outcomes of …

These guidelines provide a strategy to manage unanticipated difficulty with tracheal
intubation. They are founded on published evidence. Where evidence is lacking, they have …

Tracheal intubation is among the most commonly performed and high-risk procedures in
critical care. Indeed, 45% of patients undergoing intubation experience at least one major …

Airway management in the stable, elective operating room patient is typically exceptionally
safe. Conversely, the acute deterioration of an intensive care unit or floor patient being …