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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Difficult airway management presents significant challenges in critical care.
  • Existing strategies for airway emergencies require complementary approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of rigid bronchoscopy (RB) in managing airway emergencies.
  • To emphasize the importance of institutional preparedness and standardized training for RB success.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices regarding rigid bronchoscopy.
  • Analysis of RB's utility in airway obstruction, hemorrhage, and ventilation failure.

Main Results:

  • Rigid bronchoscopy (RB) is a vital intervention for oxygenation, recanalization, and hemostasis in difficult airways.
  • Successful RB implementation relies on equipment, training, and multidisciplinary team coordination.

Conclusions:

  • Rigid bronchoscopy (RB) should be integrated into airway management algorithms.
  • Standardized protocols and training are essential for effective, team-based airway rescue and patient safety.