Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult (2023)-1: Airway Emergencies(Todd Dorman, MD, FCCM)

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Video Summary

This video discusses airway emergencies and how to recognize and manage them. The speaker covers various topics, including signs and symptoms of an airway emergency, risk factors for difficult airways, and different methods of airway control, such as direct laryngoscopy, video laryngoscopy, and blind nasal intubation. The importance of preparing in advance for airway emergencies is emphasized, as well as the need to get help immediately if difficulty arises. The speaker also discusses the use of medications and neuromuscular blockers for airway management, as well as the role of awake intubation and the use of an LMA as a temporary measure. The importance of considering a surgical airway in the event of a can't intubate, can't ventilate situation is highlighted. Additionally, the speaker cautions about potential complications and provides tips for post-intubation management, including monitoring for hypotension and other potential issues. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of airway emergencies and their management.

Keywords

airway emergencies

recognize

manage

difficult airways

airway control

preparing in advance

surgical airway

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