Extubating Techniques for the Difficult Airway

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Extubating Techniques for the Difficult Airway

Journal Title: International Journal of Anesthetics and Anesthesiology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Abstract: PACU or ICU patients generally require reintubation for two main reasons-inadequate airway patency (extubation failure) and residual need for mechanical support (weaning failure). Such events are relatively common and can be associated with significant morbidity, mortality and costs.

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1. Reintubation in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are not uncommon events 2. It is often possible to predict certain patients who may be difficult to reintubate 3. Guidelines exist to guide clinicians in their decision making preparation and techniques for extubating the difficult airway 4. An airway exchange catheter is the most widely accepted tool to assist in extubating the difficult airway

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EP ID EP340384
DOI 10.23937/2377-4630/1410058
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