Flexible nasotracheal intubation compared to blind nasotracheal intubation in the setting of simulated angioedema

Nasotracheal intubation is rarely performed in the emergency department (ED) but may be required in specific situations such as angioedema. Both blind and flexible nasal intubation (FNI) may be utilized; however, the preferred technique is unknown.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - February 11, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Seth Parkey, Thomas Erickson, Emily M. Hayden, Calvin A. Brown III, Jestin N. Carlson Source Type: research