The Challenge of Reintubation in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Despite impressive advances in pediatric cardiac surgery—with over 91% of patients surviving their procedures—reintubation ...

To tell the story of Howard, a 472-pound patient facing a dire procedure, The Pitt followed actor Craig Ricci Shaynak’s lead.

Many readers argued that intubation remains the definitive airway and should not be replaced. “ETI IS the gold standard in ...

The latest procedure gaining attention is “awake-only” liposuction, often marketed as a safer, faster alternative to traditional lipo performed under general anesthesia.

Introduction A successful extubation process is critical for the future health outcomes of paediatric patients, as it tests the functioning of the respiratory system without the support of mechanical ...

Objective: To address ICU capacity constraints, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented an ultrafast extubation (UFE) protocol involving operating room extubation (ORE) following ...

As emergency medicine has emerged as a distinct medical discipline, there has been a shift in responsibility for a key task in emergency departments: managing emergency airways to help patients get ...

When someone stops breathing, the clock starts ticking. First responders often need to get air into the lungs fast, and one of the most reliable ways is to slide a tube into the windpipe. This process ...

UC Santa Barbara researchers developed a soft robotic intubation system that achieved 100% success rates for experts and 96% for paramedics with minimal training.