Risk of cardiovascular collapse during intubation and other safety outcomes also weren't any lower with ketamine. In fact, ...

Awake fibreoptic intubation (AFOI) remains a critical technique in managing difficult airways, particularly when conventional methods pose increased risks. This approach utilises a flexible fibreoptic ...

A clinical risk scoring system can accurately assess a patient’s chance of undergoing unplanned tracheal intubation after surgery, according to research published in the July issue of Anesthesia & ...

Intubation with an Airway Scope offered high success rates when tracheal intubation is required in a laterally positioned patient, according to a study published in the March 2011 issue of Anesthesia ...

Breast implant explantation and replacement performed with laryngeal mask anesthesia is a gentle anesthesia method that helps ...

Pretty much any time a patient is placed under a general anesthetic, a plastic endotracheal tube is inserted down their throat, in order to keep their airway open. The procedure is known as intubation ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Paralytic drugs are strong muscle relaxants used during surgery to ...