[Airway management in neonates and infants : Recommendations according to the ESAIC/BJA guidelines]

Area of Science:

• Medical Procedures
• Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Neonatal Care

Background:

• Airway management is vital for oxygenation and ventilation, especially in neonates and infants.
• Adverse events are common in pediatric airway management due to patient, user, and external factors.
• New international guidelines address airway management in neonates and infants.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize the joint ESAIC/BJA international guidelines on airway management in neonates and infants.
• To focus on the clinical application and practicability of implementing these guidelines.
• To provide a practical resource for healthcare professionals managing infant airways.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review and evidence-based recommendation formulation by ESAIC/BJA.
• Focus on summarizing guideline recommendations for clinical use.
• Emphasis on the practical implementation of airway management strategies.

Main Results:

• Identification of key recommendations for neonatal and infant airway management.
• Highlighting multifactorial reasons for adverse events during airway procedures.
• Providing a practical overview of guideline implementation for clinicians.

Conclusions:

• Effective airway management is crucial for neonatal and infant survival.
• Understanding and addressing multifactorial risks improves patient safety.
• Practical implementation of new guidelines can enhance clinical outcomes in pediatric airway management.