THE ROLE OF THE FIBERSCOPE IN THE CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS

Authors
OVASSAPIAN A RANDEL GI
Citation
A. Ovassapian et Gi. Randel, THE ROLE OF THE FIBERSCOPE IN THE CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS, Critical care clinics, 11(1), 1995, pp. 29-51
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
Journal title
Critical care clinics → ACNP
ISSN journal
07490704
Volume
11
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
29 - 51
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-0704(1995)11:1<29:TROTFI>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Applications of the fiberoptic bronchoscope (fiberscope) in the intens ive care unit setting include evaluation of the airway, trachea and br onchial intubation, aid to changing endotracheal tubes, and placement for difficult nasogastric tubing. Intubation of the awake versus the u nconscious or anesthetized patient is discussed along with the devices available. Finally, success of alleviating major airway complications begins with proper training.