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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Association of early in-hospital endotracheal intubation with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Post-extubation dysphagia in the ICU−a narrative review: …
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 …
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 …