- and
techniques may be used alternatively.
After the
trachea has been
intubated, a
balloon cuff is
typically inflated just
above the far end of the tube...
-
Intubation (sometimes entubation) is a
medical procedure involving the
insertion of a tube into the body.
Patients are
generally anesthetized beforehand...
- A
laryngeal mask
airway (LMA), also
known as
laryngeal mask, is a
medical device that
keeps a patient's
airway open
during anaesthesia or
while they are...
- injury. Some
general indications for this
procedure include:
Inability to
intubate Inability to
ventilate Inability to
maintain SpO2 >90%
Severe traumatic...
- back
compared to semi-raised
increases pneumonia risks in
people who are
intubated.
Antibiotics by mouth, rest,
simple analgesics, and
fluids usually suffice...
- saliva,
which can be
particularly useful in
those who are
difficult to
intubate. It is
given by inhalation. Side
effects include an
irregular heartbeat...
-
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Hospital After Being Intubated For
Serious Bacterial Infection". Yahoo. June 29, 2023. Sisario, Ben (July...
-
general anesthesia and
cessation of
breathing until the
trachea has been
intubated and the cuff has been inflated. RSI is
typically used in
patients who...
-
excessive coughing by
decreasing the
cough reflex,
becoming useful when
intubating people who are
awake and have
compromised airways.
After receiving a bolus...
-
Laryngeal mask
airways can even be used to
deliver general anesthesia or
intubate a
patient through the device.
These are
followed by
infraglottic techniques...
