Differentiating Esophageal from Endotracheal Intubation
2:10
Identifying the Cricothyroid Membrane in Preparation for a Cricothyrotomy
4:44
Acquisition of Parameters for the Prediction of Difficult Airway Management
6:40
Results: Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Thickness and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
6:58
Conclusion
TRANSCRIÇÃO
The utilization of airway POCUS has several indications in emergency or difficult airway management. In this video we will review some of these indications and how to acquire the ultrasound images necessary to be effective. The main advantage of u
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Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly being utilized in airway management. Presented here are some clinical utilities of POCUS, including differentiating endotracheal and esophageal intubation, identification of the cricothyroid membrane in the event a surgical airway is required, and measuring anterior neck soft tissue to predict difficult airway management.