Emergency front-of-neck airway (FONA) is a life-saving airway management intervention. It is one of the more seldomly administered procedures, occurring in only 0.04% of emergency patients. However, “cannot intubate, cannot ventilate” (CICV) scenarios that require FONA must be resolved within…
Read MoreUnexpected difficulties in intubation are more common than one might think, with an incidence rate that varies from 0.1% to 10.1%. They pose a higher risk of injury, with repeated attempts leading to severe complications that include edema, increased gastric…
Read MoreEndotracheal intubation can occur in up to 60% of critically ill patients. Though common, the procedure comes with significant risks. If multiple attempts are made to secure the airway, it may contribute to patient morbidity. Using the right laryngoscope can…
Read MoreMore than 80% of critical care patients lack the capacity to make decisions regarding the withholding or withdrawal of treatments. Some don’t have a surrogate decision-maker or an advance directive. How should ICU clinicians make treatment decisions for these patients?…
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