Open AccessEvaluation of Rescue Techniques Following Failed Laryngoscopy: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study
Author(s) -
Kemal Tolga Saraçoğlu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
i̇stanbul kuzey klinikleri
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2148-4902
DOI - 10.14744/nci.2021.76402
Subject(s) - laryngoscopy , medicine , airway , observational study , intubation , airway management , anesthesia , tracheal intubation , rescue therapy , emergency medicine , prospective cohort study , intensive care medicine , surgery
The Fourth National Audit Project revealed that severe airway complications occur in the frequency of 1/22,000. Various rescue techniques were recommended in difficult airway guidelines. This study aims to evaluate the rescue techniques following failed direct laryngoscopy and analyze the success rates and potential complications during difficult airway management.