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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Airway Management

Background:

  • Awake tracheal intubation (ATI) is the gold standard for securing definitive airways in conscious patients with predicted difficult airways.
  • Despite its low failure rate, ATI is performed in only 1-2% of all intubations, even with rising head and neck pathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current guidance and literature on awake tracheal intubation.
  • To provide an update on practical methods for successful ATI.
  • To discuss the importance of a safe airway culture for skill maintenance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature and existing guidance on awake tracheal intubation.
  • Discussion of practical techniques, advancements in pharmaceuticals, and technology.
  • Exploration of human factors, planning, and training in airway management.

Main Results:

  • Awake tracheal intubation (ATI) is a low-frequency, high-skill procedure.
  • Advancements in techniques, pharmaceuticals, and technology support ATI.
  • Focus is increasing on planning, training, and human factors for safe ATI.

Conclusions:

  • ATI is crucial for patient safety but requires regular practice.
  • Highlighting guidance, literature, and practical methods can improve ATI proficiency.
  • A strong safety culture is essential for embedding training and maintaining skills in ATI.