Articles Tagged With: airway
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Tracheostomy Emergencies
Management of tracheostomy emergencies requires the use of specialized knowledge, resources, and equipment. Specific complications that the emergency physician should be familiar with are discussed. -
Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy and Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Adequate oxygenation is a priority in all acutely ill emergency department patients. Oxygen may be delivered through a variety of devices, including low-flow systems or high-flow systems.
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An Anatomical Review of Trauma to the Mouth and Throat
Trauma to the mouth and throat is very common. Fortunately, the majority of the injuries are minor, but early and timely recognition of critical, potentially devastating injuries is essential. The authors provide a thorough review highlighting critical injuries and their management.
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Mechanical Ventilation for Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and COVID-19
This article discusses mechanical ventilation for patients with pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and COVID-19.
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Airway Management in Older Adult Trauma Patients
Older adult trauma patients present unique challenges for the emergency care provider. Airway anatomic and physiologic changes associated with age may pose difficulties in the setting of trauma and may affect the overall care of the patient. Understanding the geriatric variations and developing alternative strategies is critical in the acute care setting.
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A Review of Thermal Burns for Emergency Clinicians
Emergency medicine clinicians need to be adept at the acute treatment of both minor and major burns and be confident in their ability to decide which patients need referral to a burn center. The authors outline current recommendations for the treatment of minor burns, the initial treatment of more serious thermal injury, and the decision-making algorithm for burn center referral.
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The Pediatric Airway and Rapid Sequence Intubation
The skill to assess and manage the pediatric airway is essential. Correlating anatomic considerations with the need for escalating airway management is critical to optimize each child's outcome.
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Difficult Airway Intubation With Flexible Bronchoscope as a Guide
In this prospective study, use of a flexible bronchoscope as a flexible stylet and a Glidescope to provide visual guidance while intubating patients in the operating room was associated with shorter time to intubation than the use of Glidescope alone.
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Management of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are complex injuries that the acute care physician must be prepared to assess and manage. In addition, an understanding of potential systemic effects from inhalation of toxic components in fires is critical to guide management. The authors provide a timely review of the critical aspects of assessment and management of burn patients.
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Respiratory Distress in Pediatric Patients
Respiratory diseases are common in pediatrics, and providers need to have an in-depth knowledge of the presentation, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic options to optimize outcomes.