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 mouth or sometimes …
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 hypotension. …
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 patients often face …
Peri-intubation adverse events and clinical outcomes in emergency ...
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 factors and …
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 to take …
Peri-intubation complications in critically ill obese patients: a ...
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-pass intubation …
How I manage a difficult intubation | Critical Care | Full Text
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 challenges in …
Association of early in-hospital endotracheal intubation with clinical ...
Jul 9, 2025 · Background Guidelines recommend immediate endotracheal intubation for patients with a GCS score ≤ 8. However, the impact of immediate airway intubation on patient outcomes remains …
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 …
Post-extubation dysphagia in the ICU−a narrative review: epidemiology ...
Jun 16, 2025 · Dysphagia (i.e. an impairment in swallowing function that impacts on safety or efficiency) is present in many intensive care unit (ICU) survivors, in particular following extubation (“post …