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Endotracheal Intubation Using a Flexible Intubation Endoscope as a Standardized Model for Safe Airway Management in Swine
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Comparison of three fixation methods for orotracheal intubation in 95 adults
Ye Sun1, Hua Fan2, Xiao-Xia Song1
1Emergency Department of China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 of Yinghua East Street, Chaoyang District, Bejing, 100029, China.
Background:
The present study aimed to compare three fixation methods for orotracheal intubation.
Methods:
Through literature retrieval, the effects of the adhesive/twill tape method, fixator method, and adhesive/twill tape-fixator alternation method on patients with tracheal intubation in the intensive care unit (ICU) were compared.
Results:
The fixator and alternation methods were more effective in protecting the tongue mucosa and teeth. The alternation method was superior to the other two methods in maintaining the position of the endotracheal intubation. However, the difference in facial and lip injuries between the three methods was not statistically significant.
Conclusion:
The fixator method can significantly reduce intraoral injury and is more suitable for older people with weak tongue mucosa and loose teeth. These are worth popularizing among a wider group.
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