AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

This study aimed to see how well standard pre-surgery airway tests predict if placing a breathing tube will be difficult for pregnant women having a C-section. Researchers observed 546 women, checking their airways before surgery and then recording any difficulty during anesthesi…

This study tested a special bite block that delivers oxygen during an upper endoscopy, a procedure where a camera tube goes down the throat. The goal was to see if it helps keep oxygen levels stable and is comfortable for patients. Ten obese adults took part, and researchers meas…

This study compared two ways to place a breathing tube during surgery: the traditional direct laryngoscope and a newer videolaryngoscope. Over 1,000 adults having surgery took part, and anesthesia residents performed the intubations. The goal was to see which method leads to more…

This study looked at 3,750 children aged 1 to 12 to find out why placing a supraglottic airway device (a type of breathing mask) can be difficult during surgery. Researchers tracked problems like needing multiple attempts, low oxygen levels, or high airway pressure. They also che…

This study looked at two methods doctors use to place a breathing tube during surgery: a newer video-guided mask and the traditional direct laryngoscope. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure and heart rate, and how often the tube was placed correctly on the first try. 2…

This study tested whether doctors can find the cricothyroid membrane (a crucial spot for emergency airway access) more accurately by touch or by ultrasound. 61 anesthesiologists used either method on a silicone neck model with a shifted voice box, mimicking a patient with a neck …

This study tested two methods of removing a breathing tube after digestive surgery to see which one helps patients breathe better. 208 adults having surgery lasting over an hour took part. One group had the tube removed the usual way, and the other had it removed while still conn…

This study tested two devices used to place breathing tubes in adults having planned surgery. It compared a video laryngoscope (with a camera and tube guide) to the standard direct-view tool, focusing on how quickly and successfully new doctors could insert the tube. The goal was…

This study looked at whether a special training drill (called ERAD) helps paramedics feel more confident when they need to perform an emergency surgical airway—a rare but life-saving procedure. 84 Dutch paramedics filled out questionnaires before, right after, and months after th…

This study brought together 50 international experts to agree on what training doctors need to safely manage airways in critically ill patients. Using a structured voting process, the team identified key training requirements. The study did not test any drug or device, but aimed …

This study looked at over 1,000 adults having surgery to see if simple measurements like neck size, weight, and a sleep apnea questionnaire can help doctors predict when placing a breathing tube might be difficult. The goal is to improve safety by identifying at-risk patients bef…