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Esophageal obturator airway
1University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1988
Summary
The esophageal obturator airway is a device for emergency airway management. While easy to insert, it has many complications and is compared to endotracheal intubation.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Airway Management
Background:
- The esophageal obturator airway (EOA) has been utilized for two decades.
- It is recognized for its ease of rapid, blind insertion in emergency situations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the esophageal obturator airway.
- To compare its safety and efficacy against endotracheal intubation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of the esophageal obturator airway.
- Comparative analysis with endotracheal intubation.
Main Results:
- The esophageal obturator airway is associated with numerous complications.
- Endotracheal intubation is presented as an alternative.
Conclusions:
- The esophageal obturator airway presents significant risks.
- Careful consideration and comparison with endotracheal intubation are warranted.