CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Preventing Complications in ICU Airway Management

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Video Summary

This video transcript discusses the best practices for preventing complications in ICU airway management. The speaker covers various aspects of airway management, including decision-making, pre-oxygenation, procedural preparations, hemodynamic optimization, procedural medications, device selection, patient positioning, and other techniques.<br /><br />While there isn't a clear consensus on all aspects of airway management, the speaker summarizes the existing evidence and provides recommendations based on current research. For instance, they suggest that non-invasive ventilation may be superior to other methods for pre-oxygenation, and that video laryngoscopy is favored over direct laryngoscopy. They also mention that ketamine may be a preferable procedural medication, and that bag-mask ventilation should be used after administering induction medications. Additionally, they suggest using ET tubes with stylets rather than bougies.<br /><br />Overall, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying up to date with the latest evidence on airway management and using a systematic approach to minimize complications during intubation in ICU settings.

Meta Tag

Category Critical Care

Session ID 1131

Speaker June Chae

Speaker David Janz

Speaker Todd Rice

Speaker Stacy Trent

Track Critical Care

Keywords

ICU airway management

complications prevention

decision-making

pre-oxygenation

procedural preparations

hemodynamic optimization

procedural medications

device selection

patient positioning