Loss of airway control in children, if not resolved quickly, will lead to devastating
consequences. Successful management of the pediatric difficult airway, both anticipated and …

Management of the difficult airway is an important, but as yet poorly‐studied, component of
intensive care management. Although there has been a strong emphasis on prediction and …

Intubation and extubation of ventilated patients are not risk free procedures in the Intensive
Care Unit (ICU) and can be associated with morbidity and mortality. Intubation in the ICU is …

Purpose: In controlled environments such as the operating room, bedside ultrasound (BUS)
of the neck has shown high accuracy for distinguishing endotracheal (ETI) from esophageal …

A systematic approach to intubation that emphasizes planning and teamwork can reduce
intubation complications. Early use of an EGA or cricothyroidotomy may reduce …

Background Failed management of unanticipated difficult airway situations contributes to
significant anesthesia‐related morbidity and mortality. Optimization of design and layout of …

Apparently, understanding airway management status may help to reduce risk and improve
clinical practice. Given these facts, our team conducted a second survey on the current …

Background There is growing evidence that airway complications are relatively common in
critical care. Strategies have been suggested to decrease their incidence. Methods We …

Background Airway complications account for almost one third of anaesthesia‐related brain
damage and death. Immediate access to equipment enabling rescue airway strategies is …

Introduction Videolaryngoscopy (VL) as a new airway management technique has evolved
in recent decades, and a large number of videolaryngoscopes are now available on the …