Objective: Endotracheal intubation is a frequently performed procedure in the intensive care unit (ICU). Extremely serious complications occur during this procedure. In this study, theoretical and practical training were given to residents who started to work in the medical intensive care unit, and it was aimed to evaluate the complications following training. Materials and Methods: This study ...

BACKGROUND Tracheal intubation via laryngoscopy is a fundamental skill, particularly for anaesthesiologists. However, teaching this skill is difficult since direct laryngoscopy allows only one individual to view the larynx during the procedure. The purpose of this study was to determine if video-assisted laryngoscopy improves the effectiveness of tracheal intubation training. METHODS In this ...

There are a number of potential physical advantages to performing orotracheal intubation in an upright position. The objective of this study was to measure the success of intubation of a simulated patient in an upright versus supine position by novice intubators after brief training. This was a cross-over design study in which learners (medical students, physician assistant students, and parame...

OBJECTIVES Airway control is the most critical treatment. The most common and basic method of endotracheal intubation is orotracheal intubation. To perform accurate and rapid tracheal intubation, appropriate education and training are required. We developed the virtual simulation program utilizing the 3-dimensional display and haptic device to exercise orotracheal intubation, and the educationa...

OBJECTIVE To describe the frequency and types of tracheal intubation complications and their main causes. METHODS Cross sectional study of patients who were submitted to tracheal intubation for more than 24 hours at the Pediatric ICU of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, between May 1998 and December 1999. Exclusion criteria were previous intubations, surgeries or traumas in the cervica...

Despite the lack of uniformity and the need of further investigation, video laryngoscopy continues to gain popularity both inside and outside the operating room. It has quickly become a first line strategy for potential and/or encountered difficult intubation. It is well established that video laryngoscope improves laryngeal view as compared with direct laryngoscopy in patients with suspected d...

Neonatal intubation is one of the most common procedures performed by neonatologists, however, the procedure is difficult and high risk. Neonates who endure the procedure often experience adverse events, including bradycardia and severe oxygen desaturations. Because of low first attempt success rates, neonates are often subjected to multiple intubation attempts before the endotracheal tube is s...

OBJECTIVE Competency is affected by skill exposure, skill complexity, and training program quality. The purpose of this study was to reevaluate the biennial (24-month) critical care skill and experience benchmark thresholds established by the Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services (MCEMS) system in 1997. METHODS This was a retrospective review of annual experience profiles for paramedics...