Evaluation of rescue techniques following failed laryngoscopy: A multicenter prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

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.

Methods

This was a multicenter and prospective observational study carried out in four referral centers. Four academic university hospitals using fiberoptic bronchoscopy and videolaryngoscopy in their daily practice were included in the study. Patients undergoing general anesthesia with anticipated or unanticipated difficult intubation were enrolled. The preferred rescue technique and the attempts for bo

SUBMITTER: Saracoglu KT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170384 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature