An emergency intubation database (1995-2005) was reviewed (n=794 patients) to evaluate the success rate of intubating patients with a Cook grade IIIa & IIIb laryngeal view via unassisted or TTI assisted methods. Demographic data recorded included the attempts, the incidence of esophageal intubation...
Prior to intubation he was noted to have a left hemiparesis. Initial head CT demonstrated a right frontal contusion without evidence of acute infarct. CT angiography of the neck showed a 60% narrowing of the proximal right ICA secondary to a dissection flap with a possible pseudoaneurysm ...
The rigid standard Macintosh laryngoscope is the instrument used to obtain an adequate view of the larynx in most patients. In cases of unpredicted severe laryngoscopic difficulties, the SIAARTI guidelines suggest waking the patient and using fiberoptic intubation with topical anesthesia. In the last...