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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In this article, we're going to assess the time frames for how long a breathing tube or an endotracheal tube can stay in.

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 …

Feb 17, 2024 · Background Tracheal intubation is a high-risk intervention commonly performed in critically ill patients. Due to its favorable cardiovascular profile, ketamine is considered less likely to …

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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 …

Sep 19, 2023 · Now sometimes what can lead to intubation as well is a cardiac condition, a heart condition such as heart attack, cardiac arrest, and if you’re fluid overload the lungs, you might have a …