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Ten tips for a safe approach in airway management
Ida Di Giacinto1, Massimiliano Sorbello2,3, Stefano Falcetta4
1Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Mazzoni Hospital, AST Di Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy. digiacintoida@gmail.com.
Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care
|March 27, 2026
Summary
This review offers 10 essential tips for safe airway management, focusing on a patient-centered, oxygen-focused strategy. It highlights assessment, prediction, and timely interventions to improve patient outcomes and minimize complications.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Airway management is crucial in anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medicine, especially for difficult airways.
- Traditional endotracheal intubation methods have been enhanced by advanced tools for better oxygenation and airway control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present 10 essential tips for safe and up-to-date airway management.
- To emphasize a patient-centered, oxygen-focused, and strategic approach over a device-oriented one.
Main Methods:
- This narrative review synthesizes current knowledge and best practices.
- It focuses on strategies for assessment, prediction, and timely interventions in airway management.
Main Results:
- The review outlines 10 key recommendations for effective airway management.
- It stresses the integration of assessment, prediction, and transition strategies.
Conclusions:
- A patient-centered, oxygen-focused, and strategic approach is vital for safe airway management.
- Implementing these tips can enhance patient outcomes and reduce complications.
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