What are the most serious complications of intubation?
The most dangerous intubation complication is a misplaced ET tube and its subsequent failed recognition. This catastrophic complication means all but certain death for these patients, but the synergistic combination of technology, planning, and sound clinical judgement can effectively eliminate this from occurring.
What are the complications of intubation?
Potential side effects of intubation include:
- damage to the vocal cords.
- bleeding.
- infection.
- tearing or puncturing of tissue in the chest cavity that can lead to lung collapse.
- injury to throat or trachea.
- damage to dental work or injury to teeth.
- fluid buildup.
- aspiration.
What are the complications of laryngoscope?
Complications of laryngoscopy include inadequate ventilation, loss of airway, aspiration, hypertension (HTN), dysrhythmias, eye trauma, dental trauma, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, perforation of the airway or esophagus, bleeding, edema, and airway obstruction.
Which of the following is the most common complication related to intubation?
Speech impairment (eg, vocal fatigue) is a common complication of intubation, even for short periods, and is likely due to laryngeal injury.
When do you use a Glidescope?
The GlideScope® videolaryngoscopy device is frequently helpful in airway management, especially in achieving a better view of the glottis in difficult intubations. It is currently used as a primary or a rescue device for several kinds of patients, from paediatric cases to those with cervical spine immobilisation.
Why do we not depress the epiglottis with the laryngoscope?
It is particularly important to avoid depressing the epiglottis with the laryngoscope blade in cats during direct laryngoscopy, as this induces laryngospasm in most cats.
What is the most frequent complication of post extubation quizlet?
The most feared complications of extubation are the failure and immediate need for re-intubation and post-extubation stridor.
Does endotracheal intubation with a Glidescope increase the risk of palatal perforation?
We highlight a potential major complication from GlideScope intubation—perforation of the soft palate. With increasing use of video laryngoscopy, precautions must be taken to ensure that its continued use does not increase airway complications. Keywords: endotracheal intubation, Glidescope, palatal perforation, video laryngoscopy Abstract
Can a glide scope be used for intubation?
In the first case, the GlideScope was used for pedagogical purposes for intubation in a knee surgery. In the second case, GlideScope was used to secure the airway of an obese patient with a Mallampati class 3 airway and, therefore, presumed difficult intubation.
Does the GlideScope videolaryngoscope facilitate larynx intubation?
Purpose: Two cases are presented wherein the GlideScope videolaryngoscope (GVL) facilitated laryngeal exposure and successful endotracheal intubation, but resulted in pharyngeal injury.
What is the GlideScope used for?
The GlideScope is a useful tool for all difficult airways including patients with cervical spine injuries as well as occasionally difficult orogastric and nasogastric tube insertions.