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 …

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 …

Apr 17, 2025 · Background Emergency tracheal intubation in critically ill patients carries a high risk of complications, and practices vary substantially across different settings. Identifying risk …

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 …

May 16, 2019 · Tracheal intubation may be difficult for either anatomical or physiological reasons. An anatomically difficult intubation (sometimes referred to as a “difficult airway”) involves …

May 13, 2025 · Compared to non-obese patients, obese critically ill exhibit a higher incidence of peri-intubation severe hypoxemia. In this population, worse baseline oxygenation and first …

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 …

In this article, we're going to assess the time frames for how long a breathing tube or an endotracheal tube can stay in.

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Jan 2, 2024 · Background The utilization of video laryngoscopy (VL) has demonstrated superiority over direct laryngoscopy (DL) for intubation in surgical settings. However, its effectiveness in …