Algorithm for difficult tracheal intubation

Abstract

The description of intubation problem, its causes, possibilities and predictions is given. The estimation scale can be also seen in the article. As well as the actions of the doctor in case of the intubation and different technical processes for prevention of the fatal case.

Keywords

intubation / prognostic tests / laryngoscopy / conycotomy / krikotereoidostomia / injective ALV lung ventilation / bronchoscopy

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RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Molchanov I.V., Burov N.E., Pulina N.N., Cherkavsky O.N.