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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Critical Care
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Intubation of critically ill emergency department (ED) patients is a frequent, high-risk procedure.
  • Physiologic derangements (hypotension, hypoxemia, acidosis, RV dysfunction) increase peri-intubation cardiovascular collapse risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss critical pearls and pitfalls for intubating critically ill ED patients with physiologic derangements.
  • To provide guidance on managing high-risk intubations in the ED setting.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and advanced techniques for emergency airway management.
  • Discussion of specific patient populations and their associated challenges during intubation.

Main Results:

  • Key considerations include preoxygenation, circulatory resuscitation, patient positioning, and room setup.
  • Appropriate medication selection for rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is crucial.
  • Specific challenges in patients with severe acidosis, traumatic brain injury, and pulmonary hypertension are addressed.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of critically ill ED patients requires meticulous attention to detail during intubation.
  • Understanding and mitigating risks associated with physiologic derangements can improve patient outcomes.
  • This chapter offers practical insights for emergency physicians performing high-stakes intubations.