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Pitfalls and Common Errors in Airway Management in the ICU Patient With Severe Obesity

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the pitfalls and common errors in airway management for obese patients in the ICU. The prevalence of obesity is increasing globally, and obesity is a risk factor for airway management problems, particularly non-attubation failure. The main issue with obese patients is their decreased reserve, which includes decreased lung compliance and atelectasis. The speaker emphasizes the importance of preventing hypoxemia and discusses five key measures to optimize airway management: prediction, positioning, pre-oxygenation, performance using video laryngoscopes, and post-intubation management. The speaker recommends using video laryngoscopes, as they provide situational awareness and have a high success rate, especially for obese patients. They also mention the importance of assessing predicted body weight and considering non-invasive ventilation post-extubation. The speaker concludes by recommending resources for further reading on airway management and the utility of ultrasound for predicting difficult airways.

Asset Subtitle

Pulmonary, GI and Nutrition, 2023

Asset Caption

Type: two-hour concurrent | Current Challenges of Caring for the Critically Ill Patient With Severe Obesity: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (SessionID 1199585)

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Pulmonary

Knowledge Area GI and Nutrition

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Airway Management

Tag Obesity

Year 2023

Keywords

airway management

obese patients

ICU

prevalence

video laryngoscopes

predicted body weight

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