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A flexible solution for emergency intubation difficulties

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  • 1NRMA CareFlight Proprietary Limited, Paramatta, New South Wales, Australia. tonyn@webnet.com.au

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
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Difficult oral intubation, especially with suspected cervical spine injury, can be overcome using the gum elastic bougie. This case report demonstrates its effectiveness in prehospital settings, recommending specific training for its use.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Anesthesiology
  • Airway Management

Background:

  • Patient positioning challenges can complicate oral endotracheal intubation.
  • Difficulties arise in scenarios like suspected cervical spine injury or limited prehospital access.
  • The Eschmann tracheal tube introducer, or gum elastic bougie, is a recognized tool for aiding oral intubation.