Key result
Among 147 reports of difficult intubation, the difficulty was unexpected in 52% of cases, with major physiological changes in 37% and oxygen saturation falling below 90% in 22% of cases.
Population
147 reports of difficult intubation capable of analysis among the first 4000 incidents reported to the…
Comparison
A specific sub-algorithm/structured approach for… vs Actual management as reported by the…
Authors
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Unexpected difficult intubation with desaturation remains common; leaves open whether refined prediction tools or protocols improve safety.
Observational (n=147)
A structured approach is recommended for managing difficult intubation, as existing preoperative clinical tests often fail to predict it.
Andrew Paix (2005) conducted an observational in Difficult intubation during anaesthesia (n=147). Difficult intubation was evaluated on Characteristics and consequences of difficult intubation incidents. Among 147 reports of difficult intubation, the difficulty was unexpected in 52% of cases, with major physiological changes in 37% and oxygen saturation falling below 90% in 22% of cases.
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