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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How long can a breathing tube or an endotracheal tube stay in ...
In this article, we're going to assess the time frames for how long a breathing tube or an endotracheal tube can stay in.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Video versus direct laryngoscopy in critically ill patients: an …
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 …
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 …