Airway management in critically ill patients

Donald E.G. Griesdale; William R. Henderson; Robert S. Green

doi:10.1007/s00408-011-9278-3

Airway management in critically ill patients

Donald E.G. Griesdale, William R. Henderson, Robert S. Green

Medicine

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Abstract

In critically ill patients, endotracheal intubation is associated with a high risk of complications, including severe hypoxemia and hypotension. The purpose of this review is to discuss the definitions, complications, airway assessment, and patient optimization with respect to these patients. In addition, we present different approaches and techniques to help secure the airway in critically ill patients. We also discuss strategies to help minimize the risk of a difficult or failed airway and to mitigate the severe life-threatening complications associated with this high-risk procedure.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	181-192
Number of pages	12
Journal	Lung
Volume	189
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00408-011-9278-3
Publication status	Published - Jun 2011

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
We acknowledge Ms. Corrie Menon RRT, who was instrumental in designing and implementing the airway assessment and postintubation documentation forms. Dr. Griesdale was supported through a Clinician Scientist Award from the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Dr. Green was supported through the Clinician Scientist Program, Dalhousie Medical School.

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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