Supraglottic airway devices as a strategy for unassisted tracheal intubation: A network meta-analysis. [PDF]
We aimed to compare the effectiveness of supraglottic airway devices as a strategy for unassisted tracheal intubation. Accordingly, we searched the OVID-MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, KoreaMed, and Google Scholar ...
EunJin Ahn +6 more
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Flow-volume curve analysis for predicting recurrence after endoscopic dilation of airway stenosis [PDF]
The flow-volume curve is a simple test for diagnosing upper airway obstruction. We evaluated its use to predict recurrence in patients undergoing endoscopic dilation for treatment of benign upper airway ...
Andreetti, Claudio +11 more
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Comparison of supraglottic devices i-gel ® and LMA Fastrach ® as conduit for endotracheal intubation
Background and Aims: i-gel®, a recently introduced supraglottic airway device (SAD) has been claimed to be an efficient supraglottic airway. It can also be used as a conduit for endotracheal intubation.
Sameer Kapoor +4 more
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Endotracheal tube-induced sore throat pain and inflammation is coupled to the release of mitochondrial DNA [PDF]
In the absence of infection, the pathophysiology of endotracheal tube-induced sore throat pain is unclear. Activated neutrophils release elastase, reactive oxygen species, and inflammatory cytokines known to contribute to neuropathic pain. Sterile tissue
Earhart, Alexander +9 more
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Objective Critically ill patients often require emergency endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. When esophageal intubation is not confirmed early, treatment may be delayed, even for life-threatening conditions.
Weiting Chen +3 more
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Postintubation tracheal stenosis: Report of two cases and literature review
Tracheal stenosis (TS) is a well-recognized yet underdiagnosed complication of prolonged intubation. Mechanisms include tracheal injury during intubation and ischemia of tracheal mucosa at the site of the endotracheal tube cuff and resultant fibrotic ...
Eti Ajit +3 more
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Difference of the hemodynamic changes induced by tracheal intubation using remifentanil between smokers and nonsmokers [PDF]
BackgroundIt was well-known that smoking affects the cardiovascular system, and remifentanil can suppress the sympathetic stimulations induced by tracheal intubation.
Sang Hoon Sung +6 more
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Smart Catheters for Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Therapy
This study presents a comprehensive review of smart catheters, an emerging class of medical devices that integrate embedded sensors, robotics, and communication systems, offering increased functionality and complexity to enable real‐time health monitoring, diagnostics, and treatment. Abstract This review explores smart catheters as an emerging class of
Azra Yaprak Tarman +12 more
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Pneumoperitoneum caused by tracheal rupture due to tracheotomy: a case report
Background Tracheal rupture is a rare but serious complication associated with tracheal intubation, often presenting with clinical manifestations such as subcutaneous emphysema, mediastinal emphysema, and pneumothorax.
Herong Wang +11 more
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Objective This study was performed to compare the clinical value of the second-generation Shikani optical stylet with that of the Macintosh laryngoscope for tracheal intubation of patients undergoing cerebral aneurysm embolization.
Xicheng Liu +6 more
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