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Practical Emergency Airway Management Course. September 2â3, 2010. Baltimore, MD. Sponsor: Jefferson Med Coll. Fee: $1,545.00. Contact: Office of CME, 1020 Locust St JAH M5, Philadelphia, PA, 19107. Email: jeffersoncme@jefferson.edu. 888-533-3263. (15.75) (Source: Annals of Emergency Medicine)...
POSTED 08/24/2010 at 12:57 AM --
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Insufflation vs intubation during esophagogastroduodenoscopy in children.
Conclusions: Insufflation during EGD was associated with a higher incidence of airway adverse events, including desaturation and laryngospasm; intubation during EGD was associated with more frequent complaints related to sore throat. As our results show that insufflation during EGD offers no advantage in terms of operational efficiency and is associated with more airway adverse events, we recommend endotracheal intubation during EGD, especially in patients who are younger, obese, or have received midazolam premedication.
PMID: 20716074 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)...
POSTED 08/20/2010 at 01:28 PM --
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EasyTube Facilitates Prehospital Airway Management
The EasyTube is helpful for difficult prehospital airway management, according to an online report July 10th in Resuscitation. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)...
POSTED 08/12/2010 at 03:12 PM --
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Tracheal Bronchus: A Cause of Unexplained Prolonged Hypoxemia During Ventilation
Abstract The spectrum of disorders involving the tracheobronchial tree is diverse, with some of the conditions unique to the pediatric
population. Despite the âairway firstâ maxim, many such disorders are missed initially. Tracheal bronchus is one such condition
that comes to notice by persistent right upper lobe atelectasis, pneumothorax, recurrent pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, and
prolonged ventilation. This anatomic variant in a patient with cyanotic congenital heart disease is reported. For this patient,
timely identification of tracheal bronchus allowed appropriate changes in airway management and was life saving.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00246-010-9759-9Authors
Anurakti Srivastava, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Apollo Health City, Jubi......
POSTED 08/11/2010 at 01:32 AM --
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National survey to assess the content and availability of difficult-airway carts in critical-care units in the United States
Abstract We have surveyed the availability of equipment, content of difficult-airway carts (DAC), and training in the use of such equipment
in intensive-care units (ICU). We devised a set of proposals regarding what constitutes the ideal DAC. We surveyed 300 ICU
in the United States. The survey was conducted to inquire about the presence and content of a DAC. Only 70% of respondents
had a DAC in their unit. 82% of units surveyed checked the contents of the cart daily. 80% of directors were aware of its
location. 80% of units had an attached list of contents and 51% had an attached algorithm for management of a difficult airway.
LMA was present in 80% followed by 35 and 30% for Combitube and pre-assembled needle cricothyroidotomy set. Under non-invasive
airway devices, vide......
POSTED 08/07/2010 at 02:01 AM --
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EXIT procedure in a neonate with a prenatally diagnosed granular cell tumor
We report the first case of an EXIT procedure
performed in a fetal granular cell tumor arising from the maxilla that was diagnosed prenatally followed by surgical correction
on the 4th day of life. The EXIT procedure is an elegant approach to optimize perinatal airway management in such tumors.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s00383-010-2674-6Authors
Steffi Mayer, University Hospital Leipzig Department of Pediatric Surgery Liebigstrasse 20a 04103 Leipzig GermanyHolger Till, University Hospital Leipzig Department of Pediatric Surgery Liebigstrasse 20a 04103 Leipzig GermanyHolger Stepan, University Hospital Leipzig Department of Obstetrics Liebigstrasse 20a 04103 Leipzig Germany
Journal Pediatric Surgery InternationalOnline ISSN 1437-9813Print ISSN......
POSTED 08/03/2010 at 09:50 AM --
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Emergency airway management.
Authors: Gudzenko V, Bittner EA, Schmidt UH
Emergency airway management is associated with a high complication rate. Evaluating the patient prior to airway management is important to identify patients with increased risk of failed airways. Pre-oxygenation of critically ill patients is less effective in comparison to less sick patients. Induction agents are often required, but most induction agents are associated with hypotension during emergency intubation. Use of muscle relaxants is controversial for emergency intubation, but they are commonly used in the emergency department. Supervision of emergency airway management by attending physicians significantly decreases complications. Standardized algorithms may increase the success of emergency intubation. Attention should be paid to car......
POSTED 07/31/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Failed intubation in obstetrics
Abstract: Failed intubation in obstetrics is rare. However, if the situation is not managed appropriately the consequences for the mother and newborn may be catastrophic. The skill of managing the airway seems to be decreasing, primarily because the skills are not being practised in general or obstetric anaesthesia. Solutions for this decrease in skills may include improved training and the use of manikins, both for role play and for practising skills. The priority of airway management is to provide oxygen to the mother and to call for assistance. Oxygen can be provided using basic airway, intubation, and, if necessary, surgical airway skills. Such skills need to be practised on manikins and non-obstetric patients. The decreasing incidence of general anaesthetics means that planning and pr......
POSTED 07/31/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Miracle or Luxury?
Before sliced bread, people just sliced it themselves. Likewise, before CPAP, a bag-valve mask was used to provide positive pressure ventilation assistance. At least, I hope it was. I agree that CPAP is fantastic, but I consider it a luxury and hope we haven't forgotten the art of bagging patients. After all, it's how we teach airway management. Shouldn't it be how we practice as well? (Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services)...
POSTED 07/31/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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First international congress of airway management and anesthesia in head and neck surgery, tehran, iran, may 20-22, 2009.
Authors: Sinha AC, Chan YK, Khan ZH
PMID: 20664112 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia)...
POSTED 07/31/2010 at 03:00 PM --
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Perioperative use of cuffed endotracheal tubes is advantageous in young pediatric burn patients
Abstract: Uncuffed endotracheal tubes traditionally have been preferred over cuffed endotracheal tubes in young pediatric patients. However, recent evidence in elective pediatric surgical populations suggests otherwise. Because young pediatric burn patients can pose unique airway and ventilation challenges, we reviewed adverse events associated with the perioperative use of cuffed and uncuffed endotracheal tubes. We retrospectively reviewed 327 cases of operating room endotracheal intubation for general anesthesia in burned children 0â10 years of age over a 10-year period. Clinical airway outcomes were compared using multivariable logistic regression, controlling for relevant patient and injury characteristics. Compared to those receiving cuffed tubes, children receiving uncuffed tubes w......
POSTED 07/29/2010 at 12:31 AM --
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Video-laryngoscopes in the adult airway management: a topical review of the literature
The aim of the present paper is to review the literature regarding video-laryngoscopes (Storz V-Mac and C-Mac, Glidescope, McGrath, Pentax-Airway Scope, Airtraq and Bullard) and discuss their clinical role in airway management. Video-laryngoscopes are new intubation devices, which provide an indirect view of the upper airway. In difficult airway management, they improve Cormack[ndash]Lehane grade and achieve the same or a higher intubation success rate in less time, compared with direct laryngoscopes. Despite the very good visualization of the glottis, the insertion and advancement of the endotracheal tube with video-laryngoscopes may occasionally fail. Each particular device's features may offer advantages or disadvantages, depending on the situation the anaesthesiologist has to deal with......
POSTED 07/28/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Practical Emergency Airway Management Course. August 5â6, 2010. Baltimore, MD. Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University. Fee: $1,545.00. Contact: Jefferson Medical College, Office of CME, 1020 Locust St JAH M5, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Email: jeffersoncme@jefferson.edu. 888-533-3263. (16) (Source: Annals of Emergency Medicine)...
POSTED 07/21/2010 at 12:38 AM --
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Oridion Introduces Next Generation Capnography System For Upper Endoscopy Procedures
Oridion (SIX Swiss Exchange: ORIDN), creator of the Smart CapnographyT family of algorithm-based solutions (Integrated Pulmonary IndexT, SARAT, and Smart Breath Detection AlgorithmT) today announced the introduction of the Smart CapnoLine GuardianT, a new airway management system for breath sampling that significantly improves patient safety during upper endoscopic procedures (Source: Medical Design Online News)...
POSTED 07/14/2010 at 12:00 AM --
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Prospective audit on the use of the LMA-SupremeTM for airway management of adult patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery in prone position
Conclusions
The results suggest that the SLMA is a useful device for airway management in patients anaesthetized in the prone position and for subsequent airway management with PPV, with or without neuromuscular block. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)...
POSTED 07/13/2010 at 11:37 AM --
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Videolaryngoscopy
This article will aim to describe the technique of videolaryngoscopy, discuss the videolaryngoscopes that are currently available and give a summary of the available evidence for their use. (Source: Current Anaesthesia and Critical Care)...
POSTED 07/07/2010 at 12:05 AM --
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[Endotracheal tubes in pediatric patients : Published formulas to estimate the optimal size.]
CONCLUSIONS: The identified formulas were comparatively simple to apply but were validated only for pediatric patients older than 1 year. Using tubes with a cuff can minimize the problem of optimal tube size. If a tube without a cuff is intended to be used other sizes should also be available.
PMID: 20593158 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Der Anaesthesist)...
POSTED 07/01/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Improvement in emergency airway equipment transport.
CONCLUSIONS: Exchanging a large canvas bag for several smaller nylon bags has improved the transport of emergency airway equipment, with benefits in carrying the bag, locating equipment, and reducing the transport of pathogens throughout the hospital.
PMID: 20587096 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Respiratory Care)...
POSTED 06/30/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Predictive value of weight gain and airway obstruction in isolated robin sequence.
Conclusions: Risk stratification is possible in children with isolated Robin sequence. Delayed weight gain in Robin sequence correlates with the degree of airway obstruction. The need for a nasopharyngeal tube and weight gain during the initial 4 weeks of life in newborns with Robin sequence reliably predict length of hospital stay. These prognosticators should contribute to parent and physician expectations, as well as assist in treatment and discharge planning.
PMID: 20590459 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)...
POSTED 06/30/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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How I Learned My ABCs: Action, Back to Basics, Collaboration, Discovery.
Conclusions Nursing research is not easy. However, determination and resources help nursing researchers achieve success.
PMID: 20595214 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Critical Care)...
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