Key result
An audit of 42 anaesthetic sites revealed that equipment for unexpected difficult intubation was deficient at all sites, with only 18 sites possessing an airway container.
Population
42 anaesthetic sites in a metropolitan region
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
Loading...
Widespread airway equipment gaps persist; supports mandatory audits but leaves open effects on intubation outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=42)
Yes
An audit of anaesthetic sites revealed widespread deficiencies in emergency airway equipment availability and maintenance, highlighting the need for quality control and detailed equipment guidelines.
Baker et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Airway management equipment availability (n=42). Airway equipment availability was evaluated on Availability and adequacy of difficult airway equipment. An audit of 42 anaesthetic sites revealed that equipment for unexpected difficult intubation was deficient at all sites, with only 18 sites possessing an airway container.
Synapse has enriched 4 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: